Dark Emerald

Olfactory Experience

Dark Emerald opens with an accord aiming for crisp apple but landing closer to a green Jolly Rancher. The ginger is present, though it lacks the effervescence of natural ginger, instead presenting a candied sweetness. Bergamot is implied, adding a slight citrus lift, but it quickly recedes. The heart reveals a herbaceous, slightly bitter sage that clashes somewhat with the lingering apple sweetness. Juniper provides a piney, gin-like facet, while the geranium struggles to cut through the overall sweetness, creating an odd floral-fruity interplay. The base is dominated by amberwood, imparting a woody, synthetic warmth, coupled with a creamy tonka bean, that leans towards a Play-Doh-like sweetness. Cedar is subtle, offering a grounding, though somewhat dusty, effect. The resemblance to its inspiration is superficial; it captures a fleeting resemblance but lacks the refined, naturalistic quality.

Final Thoughts

This fragrance is suitable for a younger individual, perhaps a high schooler, drawn to sweet, easy-to-wear scents. Someone who frequents casual settings and prefers a loud, albeit somewhat crude, projection over nuanced refinement.

Longevity & Projection

Longevity is moderate, clocking in around 5 hours. Projection is initially strong, filling a room within the first hour, but it quickly settles to a skin scent. Tested in an office environment, it garnered neutral reactions.