n,551

Probably one of my favorites from Noteworthy. I ordered my own customized sample box after the quiz was a little finicky, but this was one of the scents recommended. It’s beautiful, light, and warm. Feels like a gentle and addictive hug. To me, it reminds me of Not a Perfume by JHAG (which I love), but n,551 is more feminine-leaning and slightly more delicate. I love the way this smells so much (although I do wish the lily-of-the-valley was a bit stronger), but performance is a bit underwhelming. I don’t mind an intimate sillage (I don’t want people having headaches around me, anyways, and prefer my scents to be intimate or moderate in strength), but I feel like this completely disappeared off my skin within a couple hours of wear. I’ve only worn one other scent in my sample box from Noteworthy for a whole day, and while I did NOT like the way that one smelled at the beginning, it definitely beats n,551 in terms of longevity, which is a pity. If this scent actually lasted me all day, I would’ve immediately purchased a full bottle 💔 I’ll be really sad once the sample runs out since I love the way this smells so much.

I love this perfume! Granted when I first tried it, I didn't really like it. It was very sandalwood-y to me and I wasn't used to that smell. Curiosity got the best of me and I just love smelling like something so I would spray it every once and a while so it lasted me a long time. One spray would linger for hours on my clothing and I would smell it walking around. I can't describe the smell. I became very addicted. It is this warm, bougie, sandalwood-ambery smell that just is not like any other. It is unique and many people may not like it since it isn't sweet or spicy. It is just woodsy and warm. I think if there is any sweetness, it comes from the lily of the valley notes. TRY IT OUT. If you don't like it, send it my way haha. It is beautiful and very unisex :D I also love sweet smells and sophisticated smells, like (Chloe Nomade, Baccarat Rouge 540, and Mimosa and Cardamon by Jo Malone)...so if you like those, give this a try

This is my favorite of the four Noteworthy scents I received in the personalized sample pack. I love it. My only complaint is that it fades QUICKLY. And there's very little projection. But it smells so good I wear it anyway. I've started layering it over Riddle Original perfume oil which seems to extend a bit. Plus, my boyfriend says he prefers the "oh, you smell nice" quality as opposed to "oh, you're wearing perfume". There's sandalwood and amber and musk, for sure, with a bit of vetiver and lily of the valley. I'm not a fan of floral perfumes, but this one smells incredible, so I guess the floral notes just blend in beautifully instead of being cloying at all. 551 is more of a Fall/evening scent, I suppose, but it's not aggressive enough that I'd be afraid to wear it during the day in Spring or Summer.

Noteworthy is an interesting perfumery. I have heard mixed reviews and I received a free travel spray along with another purchase. The N,551 is a unique, solid, and beautiful scent that deserves a lot of respect. I don't know much about the other scents. I sampled n,232 and n,818 and n,866. They weren't amazing. Start with N,551. The only other positive review I have read was about their new lemon scent. The N,551 is just so good. I've never smelled anything like it before. It is warm, honey-colored sandalwoody smell. The Lily of the Valley probably plays a big role too in maturing the smell. I can't describe it other than that. The smell probably lasts 7/10. The strength is around 6/10 to 8/10 depending on how your body holds perfume.

I also received n,551 with three other samples from Discover Noteworthy. I actually love this fragrance. At first spray it was almost non-existent. But a few minutes passed and the sandalwood became present, then Lilly of the Valley. It is a cozy, smooth fragrance. A long time ago, someone described a certain fragrance like wearing a cashmere sweater as the cooler days of fall set in. 551 fits this description too. Update: The down time of about 5 hours and 551 begins to resemble Kilian Cruel Intentions. I’ve been a collector of perfumes since the 1980’s and my favorite is always Narciso Rodriguez For Her Eau de Parfum in the pink bottle. I will add 551 to my collection. It’s lovely.