Thursday – No Valentines But Flowers

How it Smells

Thursday – No Valentines But Flowers launches with a blast of artificial apple – less orchard, more candied Jolly Rancher. The ginger struggles to cut through the initial sweetness, adding only a faint spicy fizz. Bergamot is a ghost, replaced by something vaguely citrus and aggressively chemical. The heart introduces a noticeable herbal element; the sage and juniper attempt sophistication, but the overall impression is closer to a cheap aftershave with a potent alcohol bite. The drydown is where things fall apart. Amberwood dominates, leaving a harsh, scratchy texture that clings to the skin. The tonka bean offers a fleeting hint of warmth, quickly overtaken by a cedar note that smells distinctly of pencil shavings and synthetic musk. It vaguely resembles the Y DNA, but replaces nuance with cheap aromachemicals.

Wear time & Sillage

I get a solid 4 hours of wear, maybe 5 if I overspray. Projection is initially strong, filling a room for the first hour, before quickly settling into a skin scent. I wore it to the grocery store and the gym; it's noticeable, but not offensive in close quarters.

The Verdict

If this scent were a character in a movie, it would be the try-hard, overly eager intern desperately trying to impress the seasoned executive, but ultimately failing to mask their inexperience.