Extreme 6.0

Bottom Line

This fragrance embodies the awkward tension of a forced first impression. It strives for refinement but lands in the realm of polite imitation. It is best suited for cool spring evenings or autumn days in casual settings where subtlety is not crucial, like a café meet-up, and preferably when the wearer intends on being outdoors.

First Impressions & Dry Down

Extreme 6.0 opens with a sharp neroli note – more like concentrated orange cleaner than blossoming citrus. The pepper attempts to add spice, but instead offers a fleeting dustiness before the cardamom steps in, its profile skewed towards a medicinal camphor. The heart leans heavily on the iris, yet the powdery elegance is replaced by a chalky dryness. Geranium struggles to break through, adding a vague metallic tang. Instead of a grassy lift, the mate smells of stale, forgotten tea leaves. The base is where the largest divergence occurs. The cedar is present but muddied, overpowered by a cloying amber and a sickly sweet patchouli that borders on chocolate syrup left out in the sun. It lacks the sleek sophistication of its inspiration, instead emanating a slightly synthetic acetone edge.

How Long Does it Last?

Longevity sits around 4-5 hours. Projection is initially strong, filling a room for the first hour, then rapidly collapsing to a skin scent. Tested in an office environment, it garnered a few compliments early on, but faded into background noise quickly. It performed far worse in warmer weather, becoming somewhat suffocating.