Scent of Peace

Notes & Nuances

"Scent of Peace" opens with a blast of sugary black currant cordial. It's less sophisticated than fresh cassis, leaning towards the artificial sweetness of grape soda. The grapefruit note attempts to cut through the syrupy opening, but it reads as slightly acrid, like grapefruit zest that has been left out too long. The heart is a demure lily-of-the-valley, polite but not particularly captivating; a simple, clean floral. The base reveals a fluffy musk, reminiscent of dryer sheets. The Virginia cedar is present, but muted, offering a gentle woody underpinning that keeps the musk from becoming too powdery. It diverges from its inspiration in the base; this settles into something softer, less sharply defined, with a pervasive sense of sweet cleanliness.

Wear time & Sillage

The performance is surprisingly robust. It lasts a solid 6-7 hours on skin, projecting within an arm's length for the first three. Tested during a workday in an office environment, it garnered a few positive comments, mostly regarding its clean, inoffensive aroma. The fragrance persisted subtly even after a quick gym session.

To Buy or Not to Buy?

If this scent were a character, it would be the well-meaning but slightly naive girl-next-door in a rom-com. Pleasant, sweet, and undeniably likeable, but lacking the complexity and intrigue to truly stand out.