Soft Tension

I have been looking for a soft, cool floral for months with no luck. I think this officially ends that search! Florals can often feel really cloying for me, but this one strikes a nice balance. The freesia is very present throughout with a backdrop of the woody notes, which lend a fresh & cool quality to the fragrance but are never in the forefront. The mate is both earthy and herbal in this fragrance, which I think is perfect. As the fragrance wears, its projection becomes more intimate after about 3-4 hours. At that point, the main notes I got were musk & florals, but the woody notes were just present enough to keep that coolness & balance. It's meant to give you a sense of mystery, as if you're walking through morning fog, and I do get that vibe. I love how light & delicate it is without smelling of nothing. I don't get the powder, but I do get the earthiness and green that someone below mentioned. Perfect for spring!

I have a different interpretation of this fragrance: when I smell it, it makes me feel confident, powerful, professional, and sexy at the same time. I'd imagine a boss woman or man wearing it to the office. It's appropriate for casual occasions as well, when you're dressed nicely. It smells soft, clean with a touch of warmth. Unisex. It's unique - I can't recall any fragrance that smells similar to this one. It's very versatile: it could be worn during the day and at night, any season, maybe except for hot weather. I discovered it at Twisted Lily store in New York. I've smelt dozens of perfumes at the store and ultimately this was my favorite one I fell in love with. I am happy to own a full bottle.

This fragrance specifically transports me to childhood being wrapped in a towel after a summer shower at my grandparents house in Mexico. Conjures a memory of johnson & johnson lotion and white florals with a touch of that “fog” for sure. I can almost feel the cool tin of Nivea cream in the lotion cabinet alongside my grandma’s powder puff. Definitely lies close to the skin. I love wearing this scent before bed as well. It’s comforting but also kind of cool and easy for everyday wear. I love the chemistry in Andrea Maack’s fragrances. I keep coming back to this one. It’s beautiful to me.

Edit: this is slowly becoming one of my all time favorite fragrances I've ever owned. It was one of the first mate fragrances I've ever smelled that sent me into orbit. I love this so much. This is GORGEOUS... I didn't expect to smell what I smelled based off the notes. Its a satiny smooth floral with the creamiest musk. Not sharp whatsoever, I was anticipating more of a "bite" - but this is so SO smooth. Like... I feel like I need to be wearing my nicest lingerie while wearing this. Instant sex appeal. Have had this on less than an hour and I'm already contemplating a full bottle.

Wow, I normally don’t get “images” or anything poetic come to mind when I smell perfume, however this one honestly makes me a little emotional. It sounds so weird, but it's true: this perfume is almost romantic to me. I can best describe this scent as: going on a date with your partner and afterwards cuddling and sleeping together under fresh sheets. This smells like your skin and the sheets the morning after, a combination of skin musk, your perfume, and his cologne. I love this so much, it is so pretty, totally unisex and I actually get compliments wearing this one.