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Home Fragrances Space NK Compelling

Eau de toilette

Space NK Compelling

Gender:

Female

Segment:

Lux perfumes

Fragrance information:

Meet Space NK Compelling — a fragrance that makes you hold your breath

This perfume is a true find for those seeking something more than just a pleasant scent.

Released in 2005 by Space NK, it instantly won the hearts of niche fragrance enthusiasts.

This eau de toilette was created for women, but its character is so multifaceted that it also has something to offer bold experimenters.

It belongs to the floral and fruity fragrance families, with a very strong sillage, so you are sure to be noticed.

Space NK: from a concept boutique to an iconic name

What is Space NK? It is more than just a store — it is a true beauty universe founded in 1993. The brand is known for introducing the world to new names and unconventional fragrances.

Compelling is a striking example of its philosophy: bold, memorable, and endlessly feminine. The brand’s official website: www.spacenk.co.uk.

The fragrance pyramid: juicy freshness and floral tenderness

At the heart of the composition is a vibrant, dynamic blend of bergamot, geranium, green notes, juicy lychee, and elegant rose.

These accords create a feeling of freshness, playfulness, and sophistication all at once. The fragrance unfolds gradually, revealing new facets with every hour.

What to wear it with and how to layer it

Compelling is ideal for daytime outings and romantic dates. Thanks to its strong sillage, two or three sprays are enough.

If you enjoy experimenting, try layering it with similar fragrances, such as Jo Malone Sakura Cherry Blossom (2015), Anglia Perfumery Velvet Rose, or Perlier La Rosa.

This will add even more individuality to your look.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Perfume information

The Space NK Compelling fragrance composition is built on the contrast of fresh and spicy notes. The top accords feature sparkling bergamot and juicy lychee, which instantly capture attention.

The heart unfolds with delicate rose and spicy geranium, creating a floral-fruity duet. The base is complemented by a green accord, lending the fragrance freshness and a subtle tartness.

The result is a multifaceted yet highly harmonious bouquet.

Gender	Female
Brand	Space NK
Segment	Massmarket perfumery
Country	United Kingdom
Website	http://www.spacenk.co.uk
Year of production	2005
Status	Produced
Concentration	Eau de toilette
License holder	Manzanita Capital

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Composition pyramid

Bergamot

Geranium

Green Chord

Mixed notes

Bergamot Geranium Green Chord Lychee Rose

Families

Floral

Fruit

Persistence

The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.

Sillage

Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.

Complexity and depth

The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.

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Space NK Compelling

Meet Space NK Compelling — a fragrance that makes you hold your breath

Space NK: from a concept boutique to an iconic name

The fragrance pyramid: juicy freshness and floral tenderness

What to wear it with and how to layer it

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Key fragrance characteristics

Perfume information

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