Shine Despite Everything

When there’s about 50 different opinions of ‘smells like’ comments on one fragrance page, what it tells me is that it actually smells like nothing else. Spicy, sweet and gourmand but oh so smooth with all its complexity. I think the first 5 minutes on skin are not it for me but after a very short time, it opens out into the most incredibly beautiful and complex fragrances. As a smell, it’s hard to even describe, it needs to be experienced. It’s one that is felt. It really is beautiful. I wouldn’t say it ‘smells like’ but it lives in the same sphere as BDK Impadia, Initio Can’t Get Enough, Amouage Purpose 50 and Decision. Sillage, longevity and scent are al 10 for me. One of my new found favourites from 2025. Class.

This might become my favourite fragrance discovery of 2025. There aren't many fragrances that impressed me as much in the past as Shine Despite Everything. It's gorgeous, unique and addictive. If I had to compare it to something, I'd say it gives me the VIBE of Amouage Guidance (46), but it's just the vibe. The similarity is not in the scent itself, but in the fact that it's a complex, powerful, beautiful fragrance with notes that are impossible to pick apart. It's sweet, woody, spicy and slightly floral. I have never smelled anything like this. Huge love from me.

I have just found a new favourite fragrance. Been complimented by complete strangers. Sillage definitely there however not offensive. The frankincense , caramel and vanilla make it delicious. The rose makes it elegant. Lasts the whole day. Absolutely love this. Definitely unisex although the bottle is meh with the picture on. Don't let that put you off. This is a winner. I get Althair similarities.

Atkinsons Shine Despite Everything is a beautiful spicy, sweet rose that somehow manages to feel both confident and sexy while also being insanely comforting. I’ve become completely hooked on it and find myself reaching for it constantly. It’s also become one of those fragrances I automatically compare other perfumes to, which probably says everything about how much I love it.

This is giving DOM energy idk smells like latex and spicy vintage candles/ wax to my nose, smells mysterious/poudre I also smell something like gun powder, i imagine wearing this if I’m dressed in a suit and a briefcase and my gun inside in some hotel hallway. I don’t usually like oud but it’s very subtle and elegantly done in this one.