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Oil-based perfume
Astrid Perfume Afterglow
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Afterglow Perfume Oil — a glow on the skin
Afterglow Perfume Oil is a unisex fragrance by Astrid Perfume, released in 2021.
This is a perfume oil with a very strong sillage, created for those who love noticeable, expressive compositions and want their fragrance to linger close for a long time.
In character, Afterglow combines citrus and woody facets, which gives it a simultaneously fresh, dry and warm impression.
Astrid Perfume is a US fragrance brand known for its feminine and unisex perfume oils.
The brand is developing its own creative universe across five collections: Sea Witch, The Nine Muses, Sweet Notes, A Study of Lilac and Tea Party I.
Afterglow reveals another side of the brand: here, natural freshness meets a dense amber-woody base, while the concise name perfectly conveys the idea of an afterglow that gradually unfolds on the skin.
The composition's structure and character
Afterglow features lemon, lavender, sage, amber, dry woods, vanilla, vetiver and musk.
The top, middle and base notes are not listed separately; the composition is presented as a blended accord structure.
It is therefore best understood not as a strictly linear pyramid, but as a cohesive blend of citrus, green, aromatic, amber, gourmand, musky and woody nuances.
The focus is on the contrast between cool citrus and herbal nuances and a dry woody accord.
Lavender and sage add aromatic clarity, vetiver emphasizes the dry, earthy-woody aspect, while vanilla and musk make the sillage softer and more rounded.
Amber connects these facets, lending the fragrance warmth and noticeable depth.
Who is Afterglow for?
Afterglow is presented as a unisex perfume, so it can be chosen by both women and men.
It will appeal to fans of fresh woody fragrances in which the citrus spark does not disappear without a trace, but develops into a richer, warmer and longer-lasting impression.
Thanks to its very strong sillage, the composition is especially suitable for open spaces, walks, dates or evening events.
In cool weather, the woody and amber accents may sound particularly expressive, while the citrus and green notes retain a sense of clarity and freshness.
Indoors, the fragrance should be applied with care: the precise amount depends on the individual's skin response, the temperature and the desired intensity, and no specific application guidelines for skin or clothing have been provided.
The oil formula unfolds close to the body, but in this case it is accompanied by the stated very strong sillage.
The perfumer and the fragrance's signature
Afterglow was created by Astrid Favro-Khild Weinstock, perfumer and owner of Astrid Perfume.
Her involvement highlights the brand's authorial approach: the fragrance is built around an expressive combination of materials rather than a single obvious note.
Afterglow may appeal to those looking for an unconventional citrus-woody perfume with strong projection and a distinctive character.
Similar fragrances
For comparison, consider Le Labo Bergamote 22, as well as other compositions with a citrus-woody character: The Dua Brand Best 22 Shades of Citrus and Alexandria Fragrances Amai Mizu.
They can help you explore a similar direction and determine which balance of freshness, dry woods, warmth and sillage feels most comfortable to you.
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