Absolute Chill

I usually do my best to ignore hype surrounding a product. This one didn't receive a ton that I saw but what there was seemed very positive. As I was looking for a fresh, warm weather scent for the gym and dossing in the garden this sounded ideal, the notes really appealed to me. The price was very reasonable, especially when compared to the LV it mimicks, seems like a good option. I'm pleased to say it really is a super fragrance, punching well above it's price range and then some. It delivers in every aspect. It's fairly powerful, sillage is very good and the longevity is excellent, out performing the original! Is it as high quality as Pacific chill, well no probably not but in its defence it's bloody close scent wise! No one I've encountered could tell the difference. Only when they are side by side would you probably know, yet 20 minutes into wearing absolute chill it's still popping off of your skin, in fact 2 hours later it still feels like it's been sprayed moments ago. Can you honestly say LV does that? Even if the answer is yes, I feel that for around a 10th of the price the original is a hard pill to swallow, a bit of a disgrace really! It's a lovely blend and combines the top notes beautifully, far better than it's meager price would suggest. The mint, citrus and blackcurrant are gorgeous. Then just beautifully enhanced by an aromatic base tinged with moss. "Flippin Eck", it's a very well done and complete product. Honestly, it's one of the few times that you genuinely get so much more than you'd expect. Its surpassed my expectations by a country mile. So, as mentioned this will pump off of you for a good few hours at well over arms length, probably double that. The trail you leave behind is not only stunning and enticing, it does it without making people baulk and seek clean air asap. They may not enquire but trust me, people will want to know what you are wearing for sure. I trained hard this morning for around an hour, came home and immediately walked the dog for another half hour, had a bite to eat and a coffee. By this time I'd been wearing this scent approaching 5 hours. Still easily detectable and giving off a solid, pleasant bubble of comfortably a metre+. I had to shower as I was off out, still faintly detectable on my skin before I opted for a traditional barbershop for the rest of the day! On my first wearing a few days ago I went the whole day, I mean 14 hours and I'd say it was still way more than intimate. In fact, when I woke the following morning I could still smell it on my sheets and skin. I hate all these phrases such as "Banger", "easy reach" and "no brainer" but in this case it seems to be the best and most apt description. I'm a middle aged man so probably not the intended target but it's just so fresh! 😆 Anyone can wear this, young, old and either sex. Wear it when and wherever you like. Just watch your spray count and moderate depending on your situation. I'm literally about to order another bottle so I have a back up, not something that I do very often, it's out of stock a lot and I don't want to run out of it if it gets discontinued at some point. Probably, pound for pound the biggest bargain of the year so far!

Great smelling fragrance. Got it for $C50 and smells way more expensive. To me its a photorealistic cititrisy freshie that has layers you can peel away with each sniff. I'm still discovering little nuances with each wear, making me fall deeper in love with this scent. Very good for everyday wear as it's clean and non offensive but sophisticated. Easy to grab if you have problems picking a scent on the fly, this is a superb default! Edit: Just tested this side by side with LV Pacific chill and I am both shocked and disappointed! Pacific Chill opens much smoother and has a fruity citrusy and freshness. After 15 mins, it is exactly the same as Aralia Absolute Chill. However, not even 1 hour, its pretty much a skin scent. As of writing 2 hours in, it is almost gone unless you smell the spot directly with your nose up to skin. Expected much more for the price LV is commanding for their fragrance. On the other hand, Absolute chill shocked me with the performance and scent that is offered for only $50 CAD. I would say the two are indistinguishable by layman. And the longevity is at least double if not more at 6+ hours. I already see downvotes coming in from LV or perhaps gate keepers.

Atralia Absolute Chill completely surprised me. From the first spray, it gives a fresh green vibe that some people around me described as “ripe guava,” but to my nose it feels more like crushed basil leaves — especially that large/violet basil type aroma with a slightly fruity-green sharpness. Very addictive and unique. Performance is honestly crazy on my skin. I spray it 3–4 times a day just because I enjoy smelling it again, even though it easily lasts 8+ hours with strong projection for around 90 minutes or more. The dry down is where it becomes really beautiful for me — resinous, mossy, smooth, slightly earthy, and comforting. That lingering base is probably my favorite part. What makes this fragrance special is the way it “comes back alive.” Every few hours I suddenly get these short nuclear scent blasts for a few seconds, almost like I just reapplied it. That magical reactivation effect keeps pulling me back to smell myself again and again. Some people may find it slightly feminine at times, but honestly I don’t care. If a fragrance smells this good and makes me enjoy wearing it this much, that’s all that matters.

It starts with a bright, spritzer-like opening with a cool undertone from the mint, basil, and kiwi. This sticks around for about an hour and turns a little more musky green on the dry down. It is kiwi dominant, yet it doesn't overpower the experience as a whole. This has been generally well received by everyone I've shown it to. It's different enough to stand out while remaining inoffensive and appealing. The performance is pretty damn good, especially in humid climates. 2-3 hours of decent to good projection and lasts pretty much all day on my clothes. I've seen some say on here this might lean a little feminine, and I personally say it does to a minor degree in one certain aspect. The kiwi will come off as familiar to a lot of people because it's a note more often used in feminine products than anything made for men. But it just works. The bright citrus along with the basil and mint make this thing pop. Fizzy, cool, fresh, mellow, with a mouthwatering zing. I love this stuff. It kind of scratches that itch between niche and mass appeal that I'm generally looking for.

About to come in today, i have the og lets see how it compares. Edit: Alright, the opening to me is 1:1 very very very very close can't tell a difference, in the drydown its a little more citrus heavy. Could be my nose but i have both and tested them so idk. Longevity is very good for a freshy and has very good projection. Great Blind Buy. Edit edit: alright after extensive smelling and longevity testing, i might be the only one here to get this but i have taken a shower and washed my hands with this thing on the back of my palm and its still there, the longevity for me is abolutely insane, though obviously as a skin scent. The only other fragrances in my collection that does this is very thick heavy vanillas so this is a shocker.