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Eau de parfum
Pleasing Closeness
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Pleasing Closeness — a fragrance of closeness and serene sensuality
Pleasing Closeness is a unisex eau de parfum released in 2023.
It was created by the American brand Pleasing, known for its modern take on beauty and fragrances designed for free self-expression without strict gender boundaries.
The composition belongs to the musky and woody fragrance families, yet its character is not limited to dry woodiness or a dense cloud of musk.
Closeness combines cool freshness, airy textile-like softness, green nuances and delicate spiciness — together, they create a feeling of cleanliness, tactility and intimate personal space.
How the composition unfolds
Pleasing Closeness opens with a fresh, expressive impression: spicy cardamom meets pink pepper, cool nuances and an unusual fabric accord.
The opening is not sharp, but rather sparkling and transparent, like clean clothes that have just come into contact with cool air.
In the heart, the fragrance becomes softer and deeper.
Bamboo adds green freshness, carrot seeds bring a dry, earthy spiciness, while iris lends the scent a powdery, slightly cool elegance.
The transition from the initial sharpness to the heart is smooth: the composition gradually loses its brightness and takes on a calmer, more composed character.
The dry-down is built around cashmeran, papyrus and musk.
Cashmeran creates a warm woody-musky texture, papyrus sustains the dry green nuance, and musk brings the accords together into a clean, noticeable and highly wearable trail.
As a result, the base remains perceptible without feeling heavy.
Character, sillage and application
Pleasing Closeness is ideal for anyone looking for a unisex fragrance with a distinctive yet understated character.
It unfolds equally naturally on women and men, and its mood is especially well suited to everyday outfits, the office, walks and relaxed get-togethers when you want to smell polished and modern.
The fragrance has noticeable sillage: it does not disappear immediately after application and leaves a soft musky-woody cloud around the wearer.
For application to the skin, it is recommended to spray the fragrance and walk into the mist so that it settles delicately and evenly.
One or two sprays are enough on clothing to highlight the character of Closeness without excessive intensity.
The fragrance’s place in the brand’s collection
Closeness showcases an important aspect of Pleasing’s aesthetic: the combination of a minimalist concept, unusual details and emotional wearability.
There is no attempt to overload the composition with rare ingredients — its impression is created through the contrast of fresh, spicy, green, powdery and musky-woody nuances.
If this style appeals to you, you may also want to explore Courrèges Blanc de Courrèges, as well as Vince Camuto Virtu and Kylie Minogue Dazzling Darling.
At the same time, Pleasing Closeness retains its own identity, distinguished by its fabric accord, cool iris and the combination of bamboo with a dry woody base.
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