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Oil-based perfume
Possets Perfume Flattery
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Fragrance Character and Release History
Possets Perfume Flattery is a unisex fragrance in oil perfume form, released in 2013.
This is an intimate, rich composition with a very strong sillage, created for those who enjoy expressive fragrances with a distinct character and long-lasting performance.
The fragrance was created by Fabienne Christenson, a perfumer and the founder of Possets Perfume.
The brand's story began in 2006 in Cincinnati, Ohio, where physicist Fabienne Christenson developed her own vision of American niche perfumery: bold, creative, and free from strict commercial constraints.
Olfactive Profile
Flattery belongs to the chypre and gourmand families, while also bringing together sweet and woody note groups.
Its foundation is built on the contrast between expressive chypre nuances and a warm honey accord, allowing the fragrance to come across as composed, deep, and sensually sweet at the same time.
The main listed notes of the composition are chypre notes and honey.
No separate pyramid of top, middle, and base notes is provided in the available data, so the fragrance is best understood as a unified accord rather than artificially divided into stages of development.
Sillage and Wearability
Its very strong sillage makes Flattery noticeable even when only a small amount of oil is applied.
The honeyed sweetness lends softness and appeal to the composition, while the chypre facet preserves its structure, dry depth, and more mature character.
The fragrance is positioned as unisex and may appeal to both women and men who prefer rich gourmand and woody-chypre compositions.
The exact amount recommended for application to skin and clothing is not specified, so given its high intensity, it is sensible to start with a minimal amount and increase the fragrance's presence if needed.
Its Place in the Brand's Style
Flattery reflects Possets Perfume's experimental philosophy well: here, a seemingly simple idea unfolds through contrast and density of sound.
The fragrance does not aim to be neutral or universally unobtrusive; its purpose is to leave a vivid impression and emphasize the wearer's individuality.
No other concentrations of Flattery are listed in the available data.
To explore a similar mood, consider Trussardi Limitless Shopping Via della Spiga, and also compare it with Dior Poison Bracelet and Balenciaga Rumba.
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