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The world first encountered Mind Control by Pacifica in 2017. A unisex fragrance belonging to the green and citrus families. Perfumer Brook Harvey-Taylor left a distinct mark on this composition. Part of the Aromapower collection, available as oil-based perfume.
Brand country — the United States, with its deep-rooted relationship with the fragrance industry. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences
A rich oil-based perfume composition with a soft opening, high durability, and an intimate trail
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The composition of Mind Control is shaped as a cohesive olfactory arc, where notes flow smoothly and sequentially. The creative approach of Pacifica comes through in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. Every decision feels deliberate, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Oil-based perfume sets a balanced rhythm of unfolding.
The olfactory framework is driven by these accords: Citrus with each one in a clear role. The gender direction is unisex, which makes the scent profile easier to read.
Without strict stage separation the opening appears as one connected movement with a airy lemon mood: Grapefruit, Lemongrass and Tangerine. In this format 3 notes sound as one voice, forming sunny vitality that reads as cohesive from the start.
The middle and base stages are felt as a smooth transition from opening to trail, which gives the structure continuity.
At the note-group layer the structure relies on Citrus, Earthy / Mossy and Green. From a family perspective the composition sits in Citrus and Green.
Taken together Mind Control sounds complete from start to finish — the start forms character, the central phase adds depth, while the drydown anchors the memory. This is the type of composition best judged on skin.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | Pacifica |
| Segment | Massmarket perfumery |
| Country | United States |
| Website | https://www.pacificabeauty.com/ |
| Year of production | 2017 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Oil-based perfume |
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