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Eau de parfum
Nearest but Lost Sweet Melancholy
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Sweet Melancholy — a fragrance with a touch of gentle sadness
Sweet Melancholy Eau de Parfum is an eau de parfum by Nearest but Lost, released in 2020.
This unisex fragrance is part of the Nearest but Lost x W.Dressroom collection and combines citrus, floral, fruity, amber, woody and musky notes.
The name Sweet Melancholy perfectly conveys its mood: the composition balances freshness, gentle romanticism and an expressive warm base.
The brand Nearest but Lost originates from Korea and specializes in eau de parfum.
Sweet Melancholy continues the modern Korean perfumery tradition of creating mood-driven fragrances: it does not try to be overly formal or mature, but unfolds as a personal emotional accent that easily fits into an everyday look.
The fragrance pyramid and development
The top notes open with a bright citrus accord, where the freshness of bergamot is supported by lemon and orange.
Peach adds a soft, rounded fruitiness to the opening, while pink pepper contributes a light spicy spark that makes the composition feel livelier and more dimensional.
As it develops on the skin, the citrus transparency gradually gives way to a floral heart.
Cyclamen and freesia create an airy, slightly cool impression, magnolia adds creamy softness, and jasmine makes the bouquet more expressive and sensual.
The final stage is built around amber, musk, patchouli and sandalwood. The amber accord gives the fragrance warmth and density, the woody notes add depth, while musk softens the transition into the skin.
As a result, Sweet Melancholy leaves behind more than just a fresh trail: it creates a noticeable, enveloping dry-down.
Character, sillage and wearability
Sweet Melancholy is classified as a unisex fragrance, so its character is not confined by strict gender boundaries.
It will appeal to those who enjoy a combination of citrus clarity, delicate florals and a warm woody-musky base.
The composition reveals its mood especially well throughout the day, when you want to add freshness, softness and individuality to your look.
Its sillage is described as very strong, so the eau de parfum is noticeable in its surroundings and maintains a pronounced presence after application.
No recommended dosage for application to skin or clothing has been provided, so it is best to adjust the number of sprays gradually, taking your own perception and the intensity of the fragrance's development on the skin into account.
Its place in the collection and similar fragrances
Sweet Melancholy stands out in the collection through the contrast between its bright citrus opening and rich base.
It combines the lightness of a fruity-floral bouquet with a deeper amber-woody character, keeping the fragrance from feeling one-dimensional and allowing it to change from the first minutes through to the final accord.
As a direction for further exploration, consider Gianfranco Ferre Gieffeffe, as well as Natura Framboesa e Pimenta Rosa and Edgardio Chilini Quantum of Solace.
No other Sweet Melancholy concentrations are listed in the available data, nor is the name of the perfumer who created the composition.
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