Kinesis

I was expecting this to be a relaxing scent but instead it turns my stomach. This is nice but it’s so heavy on the orange and neroli notes, it’s giving shampoo vibes for me. Neroli just doesn’t agree with me at all. This time feels like a lighter ysl libra which i hate. Sadly this is a pass for me

This is one of my very favorite releases of 2025. Inspired by Florida water, Kinesis translates into a sparkling watery floral, grounded by incense, cinnamon, and a green earthiness. As someone who leans towards more earthy, spicy fragrances, I'm glad to have found a watery floral that speaks to me. I think it could actually be a beautiful wedding fragrance, especially in the springtime, in a creekside forest setting. It's definitely neroli-forward in terms of the florals, but it never veers into sunscreen territory. It's one of the rare fragrances that rises above the sum of its parts and ushers in a whole world. Alloy's advertising photos are perfect for this one too - The pics look exactly how it feels to wear it. I'm going to seriously have to get a full bottle soon.