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Eau de toilette
Scent Library Sunshine
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
About Scent Library Sunshine
Scent Library Sunshine is a unisex eau de toilette released in 2018.
It was created by David Huang, the perfumer behind this sunny composition, which combines expressive citrus, fruity, floral and warm musky-gourmand nuances.
The fragrance was created by the Chinese brand Scent Library, which specializes in unisex eau de toilette releases.
Sunshine conveys the character of the brand through a clear, emotional composition designed for unrestricted wear, without being strictly associated with either a men's or women's wardrobe.
Character and Development
At the opening, Sunshine smells bright and energetic: juicy citrus notes of blood orange and grapefruit meet the cool tartness of black currant.
Petitgrain adds a green, slightly bitter touch, keeping the opening from becoming a simple sweet fruity accord.
As it develops, the fragrance becomes softer and more transparent.
Jasmine and lily of the valley create a bright white-floral heart, while tonka bean and vanilla gradually add a creamy, slightly spicy warmth.
In the base, musk and grey amber support the composition, give it more volume and leave a noticeable, exceptionally strong fragrant cloud on the skin.
Notes and Olfactory Profile
The Sunshine fragrance pyramid is built around the contrast between freshness and softness.
Citrus and fruity notes are responsible for the invigorating opening, white flowers for an airy, clean scent, while vanilla, tonka bean, musk and grey amber create a warm, sensual background.
In terms of its profile, the fragrance combines floral, leathery and musky facets.
Animalic, citrus, fruity, gourmand, spicy and white-floral accents are also noticeable, making the scent feel multilayered: from a sparkling, juicy opening to a rounder and more seductive trail.
Who Will Enjoy Sunshine
Scent Library Sunshine will appeal to those who enjoy fragrances with a noticeable trail but appreciate not heaviness, rather a play of contrasts.
It can sound equally natural on a woman or a man, revealing an individual balance of citrus freshness, flowers, vanilla and musk on the skin.
The composition is especially fitting for cool spring days, transitional seasons and evening wear, when its warm base notes become more expressive.
In warm weather, the citrus-fruity opening smells lively and radiant; however, because of its very strong trail, the fragrance should be applied sparingly and the occasion should be taken into account.
Impression and Similar Fragrances
Sunshine creates an impression of a bright, confident and slightly sensual fragrance with a distinctive character.
It can be chosen for a walk, a get-together with friends, a date or a special evening when you want to make an expressive statement without giving up a fresh and cheerful mood.
For further exploration of compositions with a similar mood, consider Tom Ford Musk Pure, Guerlain 01 Paris-Moscow and Michele Bianchi Avrora.
Each of these fragrances reveals musky, luminous or warm accents in its own way, so comparing them can help you better understand the individuality of Sunshine.
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