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Eau de parfum
Solstice Scents Postprandial
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Overall impression
Postprandial is an eau de parfum by Solstice Scents, released in 2018. This unisex fragrance has a rich gourmand character built around dark, warm and slightly boozy nuances.
Such a release feels especially natural for Solstice Scents: the American indie brand creates perfumes inspired by memories, the atmosphere of places and vivid emotional images.
Postprandial feels like the continuation of a long evening, when wine glasses, a cup of strong coffee and a dessert with a bittersweet chocolate edge remain on the table.
Character and development
The composition centres on bourbon, coffee, dark chocolate, liqueur, tobacco, vanilla and whisky.
The fragrance belongs to the oriental and gourmand families, while also combining sweet and woody nuances, giving it a dense, warm and full-bodied character.
On the skin, Postprandial can be imagined as a rich accord of aged spirits, roasted coffee beans and dark chocolate.
As it develops, the sweetness is softened by vanilla, while the tobacco-woody background adds depth and mature elegance to the composition.
No strict division into top, heart and base notes is available in the published data, so it is more accurate to experience the fragrance as a cohesive, multilayered accord.
Longevity and sillage
Postprandial is described as having very strong sillage.
This is not an intimate perfume that stays close to the skin, but a noticeable fragrance with a strong presence. It is well suited to cool weather, evenings out, festive gatherings and cosy plans at home.
Because of its high intensity, it is best to test the composition on the skin and observe its development for a while.
Exact recommendations for the number of sprays on skin and clothing are not provided, so it is sensible to start with a minimal amount and add more later if needed.
Who is Postprandial for?
Postprandial was created for women and men who enjoy sweet gourmand fragrances with boozy, coffee and tobacco nuances.
It will appeal to those looking not for versatile freshness, but for a distinctive perfume with a recognisable mood and impressive sillage.
The best time to discover it is autumn, winter and cool evenings during the transitional seasons.
In hot weather, the dense bourbon, chocolate, vanilla and tobacco notes may sound especially loud, whereas in low temperatures they unfold with greater depth and refinement.
The perfumer and its place among fragrance choices
The perfumer behind the composition is Angela St. John.
Her work on Postprandial focuses not on a complex succession of contrasting phases, but on a cohesive portrait of a dark gourmand evening, where spirits, coffee, chocolate and tobacco merge into a dense, sensual olfactory experience.
No other concentrations of this fragrance are listed in the available data.
Among similar styles, you may wish to explore Serge Dumonten Miss Dumonten, and then compare how different perfumers work with rich sweet and evening accords.
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