Olfactive Studio 2013 EDP

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Flash Back

by Olivier Cresp

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Olfactive Studio Flash Back is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Olivier Cresp. Flash Back opens with Rhubarb, Orange, and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Pink Pepper and Apple, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Vetiver. Olfactive Studio's Flash Back carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one's a divisive rhubarb rumbler. Some absolutely adore its unique freshness, hailing it as a warm-weather dream, while others find it merely 'okay' or even akin to 'copy paper'. It's a love-it-or-leave-it affair, but for those who love it, Flash Back is a standout.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Subtle
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Flash Back Eau de Parfum 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

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and moderate sillage makes it ideal for office and casual wear without overwhelming. While some enjoy it for dates, its brightness is less suited for formal evening events. The energetic opening could work for sport, but its woody drydown isn't typical for post-activity refreshment.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Flash Back bursts open with a tangy splash of grapefruit and juicy orange, quickly joined by the distinctive tartness of rhubarb and a crisp green apple. As it settles, a peppery vetiver takes the stage, grounded by an earthy blend of cedar and warm amber. The musk here adds a subtle, clean finish, leaving a fresh, woody signature that's both invigorating and comforting.

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