NEESH 2020 Extrait

U £ Acquired

Milky Way

by Remko de Meijere

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NEESH Milky Way is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Remko de Meijere. Milky Way opens with Milk, Mandarin, Pepper, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Canadian Fir Balsam, Guaiac Wood, Magnolia, and Coconut, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Amber, Sandalwood, and Moss. NEESH's Milky Way carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Milky Way is an unusual woody scent with milk and coconut over a balsamic fir and sandalwood base. The cardamom and pepper opening keeps it from getting too sweet. A quirky, creamy and fairly cosy choice.
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  • Unique
  • Cozy
  • Woody
  • Warm
  • Comforting
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Milky Way Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Moss

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Milky Way opens with cardamom, pepper, milk and mandarin, a spicy and creamy start. The heart blends guaiac wood, Canadian fir balsam, coconut and magnolia, so it feels woody, resinous and softly sweet. The base of sandalwood, amber, woody notes and moss is dry and warm. It is a creamy, woody scent with a distinctive character.

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