Wind Flowers Impression

Bottom Line

Wearing Wind Flowers Impression is like admiring a beautifully staged photograph of the original. It captures the essence, the overall mood, but it lacks the details that make the original a masterpiece. You gain a recognizable scent profile, but lose the refined quality and longevity that justify wearing the true Wind Flowers. If you are looking for something with more depth, consider saving up for the original.

The Scent Profile

The opening is a candied peach ring, sugary sweet, but with a slight, artificial tang. It mimics the brightness of Wind Flowers well enough, but it lacks the effervescence of the original's jasmine. The heart leans heavily into the tuberose, becoming quite indolic, almost like overripe banana peel mixed with rosewater. This deviates from the original, which is airier and more balanced. In the drydown, the praline note emerges, adding a gourmand sweetness; however, the musk has a slight chemical cleaner edge that lingers unpleasantly. This lacks the sophistication of Creed's base, instead offering a somewhat synthetic experience.

How Long Does it Last?

On my skin, Wind Flowers Impression lasts about 5 hours, becoming a skin scent after 3. The projection is moderate for the first hour, reaching about an arm's length, before settling closer. I wore it to a casual brunch and later to the library. It performed acceptably in the brunch setting, but felt a little cloying in the close quarters of the library.