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| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | 2017 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Sound of a Ricochet
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Prepare for a deeply divisive fragrance that’s either a glorious gourmand fantasy or an unforgivable chemical mess. This isn't a safe blind buy, with some finding it a rich chocolate-hazelnut dream and others dismissing it as dusty cardboard or sickeningly sweet.
Divisive yet magnetic, Sound of a Ricochet is not for the faint-hearted. It polarises with its strong character, drawing comparisons to MFK Grand Soir but with a unique, sometimes challenging, smoky-woody vanilla twist. It's a statement scent, demanding appreciation.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 8% | 3% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 1% | 0% |
| Sweet | 55% | 61% |
| Warm | 16% | 13% |
| Woody | 15% | 28% |
| Earthy | 12% | 5% |
| Animalic | 1% | 0% |
| Fresh | 1% | 0% |
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its strong gourmand character and often reported moderate performance, it's best suited for date nights or casual, intimate settings where its subtle warmth can be appreciated. It's too rich and potentially distracting for an office environment and completely unsuitable for sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with rich vanilla and woody accords, make it too prominent for most office settings. However, it shines on dates and formal occasions due to its sophisticated and sensual aura, while being suitable for casual wear if applied lightly.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Woody, Powdery accords and Sandalwood, Tonka Bean notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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