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Devon Rex Smashing Apothekitty arrived in 2016 — and it was immediately clear this one was here to stay. This is a unisex fragrance rooted in the wood family. Concentration — oil-based perfume: exactly what it needs to be.
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 rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image
A rich oil-based perfume composition with a soft opening, high durability, and an intimate trail
Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months
The note pyramid of Devon Rex evolves as a cohesive olfactory arc, where notes flow without rush and without gaps. The signature of Smashing Apothekitty comes through in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. Nothing here feels random, and the structure feels complete all the way through. Oil-based perfume keeps the right density and pace of development.
When the structure is mixed the opening appears as one connected movement with a soft-dry woody mood: Apple, Lime, Mahogany, Pink pepper, Sandalwood, Tea and Teak wood. In this case 7 notes sound as one voice, creating clear woody framework that feels seamless.
The inner phases are perceived as a continuous motion from lift to depth, which preserves the scent identity through drydown.
The olfactory framework is driven by these accords: Citrus, Fruit, Wood and Spicy forming a compact and readable structure.
At olfactory-group level the composition is built around Fruit, Citrus, Wood and Spicy. The framework further includes Green and Gourmet. At family level the composition sits in Wood.
Overall Devon Rex sounds complete from start to finish — the first stage creates momentum, the central phase adds depth, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. These are the scent structures best experienced on skin.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | Smashing Apothekitty |
| Segment | Natural perfumery |
| Country | United States |
| Website | https://www.etsy.com/shop/smashingapothekitty |
| Year of production | 2016 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Oil-based perfume |
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