Electric Sky

I smelled this while buying another perfume (Coco Mademoiselle EDT, if anyone's curious), and it was like a flashbulb went off behind my eyes. It immediately grabbed my complete attention. It's very green and fresh at first, almost shockingly so, with a mellow, woody-powdery dry down with the lavender, vetiver, and Palo Santo. It's almost but not quite edible, juicy, but like a crab apple or an underripe granny smith. I am obsessed with this scent. I find it perfect for the middle of the afternoon, between 2 and 3 pm, because it completely wakes my brain up like flipping a switch. I have ADHD, and this is my secret weapon to make my brain focus. It feels very zen, actually, perfect calm but letting me turn my complete focus on what I'm doing at work. It doesn't last as long as I'd like, but I get a good 4-5 hours of moderate projection, then another 3-4 of skin scent. It reminds me of a more wearable version of Chanel No 19 Poudre, which I have and love, but which unfortunately tends to give my mother a headache. Electric Sky is a little pricey, and I wish it was stronger, but I adore the smell too much to care.

I got a tiny free sample of this from Macy's when I ordered Dior Homme sport. The folks at Macy's new what they were doing. Now I gotta spend some more cash to get a bottle of this. This is a great summer freshie for guys as well. This reminds me of the original formulation of ADG. I bought a new bottle of ADG a while back and it disappointed me big time because I expected it to smell like Electric Sky smells, so I'm hooked. Electric Sky is a slightly femme leaning woody floral, with a peachy and clean musky nuance. I don't really know my florals but it's a familiar soft floral. It's starts out more feminine, but dries down to a more unisex scent. Man, this rekindles my memory of the vintage/original ADG, which is also unisex imo. I was going to give the sample to my wife or daughter at first. Glad I changed my mind on that, after a 2nd full wear. I'm definitely adding this to my collection.

I was talking favorite perfumes with a young lady working at the Nordstrom fragrance counter. She had me try this and sent a sample home with me. We didn’t talk about the notes at all. Without knowing the notes, I was assuming it was very different than what is listed. To me, it reminded me of my childhood spent on the beach in Newport Beach CA while eating a wedge of fresh and juicy watermelon. Not at all watermelon candy, just fresh perfectly ripe watermelon. Aquatic, sea salt, fresh ocean air, driftwood, and a juicy wedge of watermelon dripping down my arms is what I get and I’m in love. Gently girly but could be unisex too. I get a nice 6 or 7 hours that I smell as I move around.

A fresh, aquatic light scent with some powdery florals to add dimension and a feminine element. A perfect light and inoffensive Summer fragrance. I own Wood Sage & Sea Salt, 11:11, and Acqua di Gioia. While they all have that light and crisp aquatic thing going for them, they weren't quite scratching the itch I had for a soft and fresh summer signature scent without going the fruity route. I discovered Electric Sky recently and it perfectly fills what I was looking for by adding a hint of florals to a woody and aquatic base. I'm a big fan! Sillage is moderate and this lasts longer than Wood Sage & Sea Salt but about the same as my other aquatic perfumes.

I truly get the imagery of a lightning sky above the night sea. It's not warm and comforting nor is it meant to be. It's refreshing, or rather the aftermath of something being refreshed. The electric buzz in the air signalling new beginnings, excitement of the unknown mingled with the grief of letting go. I haven't repurchased as it doesn't last on me long enough to savour the experience to my desire. But I miss it so much that I just might.