Almost Transparent Blue

Opens with a bright, effervescent blast of Lime and Yuzu. This one sizzles along the top, buzzing at a high frequency and leaving a trail of fresh candied citrus in its wake. It is completely uplifting and bright, almost crystalline in its clarity and overall effect. If you look hard enough you can find something reminiscent of an ‘ink’ note within the composition, but had it never been mentioned in the ad copy, I don’t think I would have noticed it. When I apply ATB I’m immediately reminded of shooting stars and Fourth of July sparklers, burning with bright tenacity in a pale, blueish white light before suddenly fading into the void. Almost Transparent Blue lasts about four hours--the first two a dazzlingly fresh expression of lime and yuzu, and the last 2 hours a quiet, sweeter conclusion of white musk and soft woods, leaving just a trace of what came before. I find this very addictive. Housed in A Lab On Fire’s standard 60 ml bottle, both clinical and futuristic in appearance, ATB has an excellent atomizer that sprays generously and disperses the fragrance well. Projection is moderate, longevity on the short side. This is a fragrance best suited for spring and summer or perhaps right out of the shower during the colder months. It is casual and appropriate for daily wear or any time that you want to put something on to refresh yourself. Two thumbs all the way up. For citrus fans and lovers of all things fresh, this is a must try.

Just did a review where the marketing hype didn't live up to the promise. ( Shay & Blue Framboise Noir and Kings Wood). THIS HOWEVER DOES! Peaceful, serene - not in your face but always pleasant. A summer refresher after the shower or beach or whilst sitting on the porch after a long day ala Cool Water or Aqua Di Parma Colonia Club. Reminds me succinctly of Lime Cordial watered down - though thats green! Very airy, light but well made so a subtle but long lasting scent. The musk and cedar combine to create an unusual effervesence or sparkle that I have not experienced before. Not designed to blow others around you away - just transport you when your mood needs it - having said that it is unusually linear on me for many hours and I often get a waft to the nose even whilst seated. My only issue is the price as this is for me novelty territory and realistically there are others such as Cool Water and ADP CC that give me the same feel (but not smell) - having said that its just unusually quirky enough for me to keep a bottle amongst them. Still - great intro to A Lab on Fire so it looks like I'll be trying more! Happy Smelling!

This is my first time trying a yuzu & hinoki mix.I love the scent and it reminds me of a mixture of Turkish and Finnish baths.The herbal aroma is so so good.There are too many citrus smells around and I really do not like many of them except jean claude elena's special mixes.Many of the citruses when mixed with neroli turns out to be traditional Turkish kolonya which in the past we used to pour to the hands of guests to welcome them.Because of that, Turkish people are very familiar with citrus smells which are like cheap kolonya.A good example is john varvatos citrus smells which are cheap kolanya. But this one is really beautiful and not like any cheap kolonya.This is elegant and very masculine.

Sparkling but peaceful,urban and trendy. This scent whispers changes,is a positive parfum... the notes of yuzu and lime are amazing. After the sun and crisp opening, in the drydown it softens in a beautiful and pleasant feeling of clean and serenity, with a light "aquatic" undertone. It is ideal for summer... it is very beautiful! Sillage: 7./10 Longevity: 8./10 Scent: 8.5/10 Overall: 8.5/10

Changed this to a love... Frozen pepper, ice cubes and blue slushee turns into cool sweet musk... Extremely refreshing - one of a select few products that truly embody refreshing uplifts for summer such as Montale Aqua Gold or Marine Fougere, Cool Water, Aqua Di Gio Profumo or Gendarme EDP. Very unique and striking performance.