Today’s wear is Citizen Jack Absolute, and this is one of those fragrances that reminds me you don’t always need a complicated note breakdown to make something work. Right from the opening, I get a big hit of sweet, juicy melon with bergamot giving it some freshness. The melon is definitely the star early on. It has this almost tropical, watery fruitiness without going completely aquatic. As it settles, pineapple starts working its way in with amber, and that is where the fragrance begins to warm up. I wouldn’t call this a sharp pineapple. It feels smoother and sweeter, almost blended right into the melon rather than sitting on top of it. Then comes my favorite part the drydown. The vanilla, amber and musk smooth everything out and give Citizen Jack Absolute that creamy, sweet finish. The fruit is still hanging around, but now it has more warmth and body underneath it. It comes across clean, fruity, sweet and very easy to wear. This definitely has some of that modern fruity-musky DNA people associate with fragrances like Erba Pura, but I think Citizen Jack Absolute is easier to wear and not quite as aggressive. Longevity: Around 7-8 hours is a realistic range for me, with traces hanging around longer depending on how much I spray. Projection: Strong during the opening and first couple of hours. People around you are going to smell this one. After that initial push, it gradually settles into a more manageable scent bubble. Sillage: Good to very good. It leaves a noticeable sweet, fruity trail without needing to completely overspray it. I would just be careful with the sprays when it is really hot outside because that combination of melon, pineapple, amber and vanilla can get pretty sweet. WHEN WOULD I WEAR IT? Spring, summer and the warmer part of fall are where I think this really works. Casual days, going out, vacations, daytime dates, brunch or just jeans and a T-shirt it fits all of that easily. This isn’t a fragrance I have to think too hard about. Sweet fruit, creamy vanilla, musk, good performance and an easy-to-like scent profile.

We had the Fumed Indie Perfume expo in Atlanta this weekend and I picked up a few new ones. The event was a blast and I met some of my online friends for the first time, saw some old friends, met a few perfumers I admire, and just had an all around good time. We had a dinner meetup last night and then did brunch on Sunday to share some scents and do more sampling. Just a really great weekend for frags and friends. The expo really was a great time so I don't want to dwell on this, but it was so crowded it was tough to get to many of the popular houses. Oh well, still had a blast, and missing a few was probably a blessing to my wallet! I picked up... Cult of Kaori Yakushima Mist - Limited to 250 bottles, special drop for the event. Cult of Kaori Apricot Kiseru OSM Foreverness ONE Fougere Also got a sample of the American Perfumer / JSP Black Walnut that will have limited re-release soon.