Radish Vetiver

I like this unique take on vetiver. Like almost all CdG fragrances, this stuff is just a little bit odd, but here the oddity is the result of a component listed right on the cute little (30 ml) bottle--radish. This radish is watery, ozonic and refreshing at the same time it introduces a clean, processed earthy note to the composition. This earth is reminiscent of the sort of thing you'd buy in a bag at a garden center, not what you'd find on a forest floor, and that seems appropriate given the fact that, at least in my admittedly limited experience, radishes are the stuff of gardens and are rarely encountered in the wild. If you are familiar with CdG's Vettiveru, you'll recognize the vetiver here. I suspect that it is mostly artificial, since it also reminds me of Molecule 03 from Escentric. In any event, this vetiver has a vinyl note that is most likely conjuring the natural iodine found in the plant and this note clashes with the radish, just like the label says it will. But this clash is more semi-harmonious dissonance than harsh crash, particularly when the interesting way in which the radish dovetails with the vetiver's green, grassy notes is considered. It works wonderfully and I love this stuff. As the scent dries down, the radish fades away, leaving vetiver and woods. Longevity is moderate (about 5 hours on my skin in hot, humid conditions). So is projection. This fragrance is unisex, safe for work, and well suited for warm days in spring and summer. If you like vetiver, you really should try to smell the innovative approach to the scent presented in Clash: Radish Vetiver. Recommended.

First impressions - the sharpness of this green fragrance cuts like a razor; super intense green notes paired with dirt/soil. The dirt/soil was almost a turn off but for whatever reason it works well with the sharpness and borderline bitterness of the fresh green aroma. As someone that adores the weird and wild arrays of fragrances, this was love at first sniff. After a few hours- stayed fairly green, radiant and radishy for hours. Eventually, it simmers down and vetiver and woody notes arrived and created a clean, soapy skin scent. The soil/dirt compound of this fragrance died away which I appreciated since it had an almost dirty feeling to it when I smelled it (at the same time, I kinda got into it because it was so unusual). Sillage and longevity - impressive longevity; at least four hours before it quieted down from the sharp and green initial blast that I encountered when I first applied it. Sillage was moderate; this is one that radiates but won’t fill a room and offend anyone. Would I buy a bottle - Yes! As a lover of green and especially “weird” fragrances, I may have to add this to my collection. I wasn’t sure what to expect with the radish note but I think it adds a dimension of sharpness, dirt and bitter vegetal edge to this. 3 words to describe this scent - sharp, garden, soil

Does what Amazingreen was too afraid to do - the bitter, crushed vegetation-esque note that disappears woefully early into Amazingreen is finally allowed to take the centre stage it deserves. The result is earthy, refreshing, and so "natural"-smelling that it ends up feeling somehow alien (it might be better described as a "smell" rather than as a perfume). Yes, that sounds like two halves of an oxymoron, but contradiction seems to be the name of the game with the Clash series. As far as actually wearing it goes, so far I find Radish Vetiver stays noticeable all the way through without having to huff at your wrist to get it - more than can be said for certain CdG releases. I would probably stop short of saying that a little goes a long way with this one, but despite the smaller bottle volume it feels like it should last for a while, so the price feels fair. Eventually it dries down to a more traditionally wearable scent but refuses to completely lose that cool, vegetal edge. TL;DR - If Amazingreen left you wanting more, this is the one for you.

"Radish Vetiver" is a unique take on vetiver that is sharp, dirty, and root-like. Imagine a muddy, brown color mixing with a dark, juniper, green color...Now, imagine both of those colors transforming into a beautiful, emerald green color. That's what "Radish Vetiver" does. It takes you on an artistic journey from an Earthy, dark, muddy, root-like smell turning into a fresh, clean, green, and slightly woody scent. It's amazing. I love it! I love it so much that I bought a bottle of it after sampling it. It's an absolute treat to ppl who want something different from the usual smells. I would recommend it because I like it, BUT I would suggest sampling it first. Because YOU need to like it. DO NOT base your buying option on the opinions of others. You miss out on great fragrance when you do that!!!

A Radioheadian comparison of Clash: Radish Vetiver (CRV) The Bends:Amazingreen, In Rainbows:CRV Amazingreen is classically entry-level. It is approachable and memorable, but not entirely unique amongst its CDG's fragrance peers. CRV on the other hand takes the Amazingreen's approachability and muddies it, turns it up a notch, and makes it strange. Nevertheless, it remains very pleasant––just like In Rainbows. SiCK HEAD's succinctly puts it, "If Amazingreen left you wanting more, this is the one for you." Except you can only buy CRV in 30 ml, while Amazingreen up to 100 ml. The solution is to have both in your collection––you won't regret it.