Unknown Legend

First caught wind of this perfume through an influencer; not how I typically encounter a fragrance, but it was described as a *budget friendly* (rare for me) buy where one will essentially 'smell like a spa'. Herbal, clean, soapy, citrus, woody? Hello, right up my alley--so I invested in a travel size to give it a fair test over a week. First impression out of the atomizer, it actually hits me more like a mens' blue freshie (think the greatest hits: Dior Sauvage, Versace Eros, Bleu de Chanel). But when the carrier dies off, it reveals way more than meets the scent pyramid's eye: a sweetness in its lush and low flower beds, a proto-apothecaric-herbs-to-salves garden, a fruitful rue-rich orchard, and the blackened purity of charred sandalwood in its soil to keep it all healthy. Like a number of comments, bang on with how not every fantastic note is listed. If you've visited any Aire spas, this captures its candlelit pools and steam room + L'Occitane hair and skin repertoire in the showers + the Middle Eastern inspired decor + obligatory leather statement sofa in the lobby. An immediate love especially for all its notes; but despite how picturesque it is to breathe in, I only wear this juice for me. Why? It lasts all of 2-3 hrs. If that. For an EdP. Very intimate sillage to the point where a gf had to hug me to realize I was even wearing anything. I went so far as to switch up my full body skincare routine to invest in the body mist (~11USD 150mL) AND a FB (~27USD 50mL) from Target, and sandwich all of it in an effort to maximize its longevity--maybe clocking in at 4 hrs max after over-spraying. But when it's gone, it is GONE. What I'd give to always smell freshly bathed... like I use fancy French soaps in my fav bathhouse just to shower before work is very worth it to me esp at this price point. Certainly not for everybody with these stats, but maybe the price will entice you to try!

Personally, I really love this. It's fresh, clean and calming. I agree with the others who said it sort of smells like a spa. BUT, I would absolutely say this is not a safe blind buy. I think many people will not like this one. It leans masculine in my opinion. It's a bit sharp at first. There is no sweetness in this scent. This scent is my favorite scent from Good Chemistry. I find this scent addicting, though I can't pinpoint why b/c this is not my usual prefernce in scent profile, but this one is so much different than any other fragrance I own and the price is right, for sure! I thought this might be a dupe of Missing Person by Phlur b/c of the name, but it is not at all the same.

I am so impressed by this. I picked it up for $26 at Target and it smells much more expensive. It reminds me so much of Gris Charnal, which is one of my personal favorites. I personally get pretty strong fig and sandalwood notes as I wear it. Love!

This truly is an unknown legend! Who knew I’d want my signature scent to be something so affordable! It’s woody, clean, and just a fantastic fragrance. If you like woody, santal but also fresh and clean.. this is the perfume for you!

I really enjoy this; though it's not my typical fresh citrus woods. Good Chemistry never lists all of the notes in their creations, and this is no exception. If you dig into the ingredients (and watch some of the promos), you discover this is tart woodiness with an abundance of botanicals. Elemi and wild sage, fig, saffron, clove, nutmeg, and burnt wood vapor. Cardamom adds a layer of spice without being heavy or assertive. Orange and eucalyptus are bright and sparkling. This is a beautifully balanced adventure, and I dig the notes. It reminds me of Henry Rose's Char, and PHLUR's Hanami; but fresher and aquatic. It feels nice — totally free and vibrant and bright. The brand's imagery of wide open dusty desert, fresh pops of persisting life and green and untamed winds is the perfect representation. No gourmand or floral notes to muddy or cloud its brilliance. Just fresh greens and grounding woods. Confident but casual, natural but distinctive. A wonderful wear and a true woody aquatic. My favorite from the line.