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Eau de parfum
Wicked Good Millesime Imperial
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Wicked Good Millesime Imperial — Fresh Citrus Energy
Wicked Good Millesime Imperial is a unisex eau de parfum for those who love clean, radiant and distinctive compositions.
The fragrance belongs to the citrus family, but its character goes beyond light freshness: sea salt, iris, amber, sandalwood and musk add mineral depth and an expressive trail.
The release was created by Wicked Good, an American fragrance house known for its bold approach to familiar scents and its love of unusual interpretations.
In its aesthetic, everyday impressions, natural motifs and elements of pop culture are transformed into distinctive olfactory stories.
Millesime Imperial continues this idea, combining sunlit citrus notes with a cool marine accord and a soft woody-musky base.
Fragrance Character and Development
At the opening, Millesime Imperial is bright and sparkling: bergamot, green mandarin and lemon create the impression of fresh air, juicy citrus peel and vivid sunlight.
The first minutes feel energetic, clean and confident, making it easy to imagine the fragrance in a dynamic urban rhythm or while travelling to the seaside.
As it develops, the composition becomes more dimensional.
Iris gives the heart a light powdery smoothness, mandarin preserves its fruity-citrus juiciness, and sea salt adds a cool mineral nuance.
As a result, the fragrance does not settle into simple citrus freshness, but gradually gains texture and individuality.
In the base, amber, sandalwood and musk create a warm, smooth and fairly long-lasting finish.
Woody facets soften the coolness of the sea salt, the amber accent makes the scent richer, and musk maintains a clean effect on the skin.
The finish remains noticeable and cohesive, preserving the balance between freshness, softness and sensual warmth.
Sillage and Wearability
Based on the available characteristics, the sillage of Wicked Good Millesime Imperial is rated as very strong.
This is not a quiet fragrance for those who prefer a barely perceptible scent: the composition can make its presence clearly known and leave behind a fresh citrus-amber trail.
It is therefore best to begin with a small number of sprays and gradually increase the dosage if needed.
The fragrance is presented as unisex and will suit women and men who enjoy clean citrus compositions with a marine coolness and soft woody base.
It is especially fitting for spring and summer, warm weather, daytime wear, walks, holidays or a relaxed office setting.
At the same time, its rich eau de parfum concentration and very strong sillage also make it suitable for evening wear, provided the composition is applied with restraint.
Precise recommendations for applying it to skin and clothing are not specified in the available data.
A practical approach for an initial test is to apply the fragrance to clean skin and assess its development over several hours; it may last longer and smell more intensely on fabric, so extra care should be taken with clothing.
The Perfumer and the Composition's Style
The fragrance is attributed to Cheri Tracy.
Her work here is expressed through the contrast between the bright citrus opening and the calmer, rounded base: the composition begins transparently and energetically, then becomes softer, warmer and deeper.
This transition makes Millesime Imperial interesting for everyday wear and helps it feel more multifaceted than one might expect from a citrus fragrance.
What to Compare Wicked Good Millesime Imperial With
To explore a similar direction further, consider Calvin Klein CK One, as well as Gianfranco Ferre Gieffeffe and Calvin Klein CK One Collector's Edition.
These fragrances share an interest in a fresh, versatile character, but Millesime Imperial stands out with its more noticeable sillage and combination of citrus notes with sea salt, iris, amber, sandalwood and musk.
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