South Bay
South Bay by The Different Company is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with grapefruit and petitgrain, moves into rose and freesia and dries down to vetiver, sandalwood and suede. Expect around 7 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Grapefruit Bitter, slightly sweaty citrus. More grown-up than lemon.
- Petitgrain Bitter twigs and leaves of the orange tree. Dry and a little green.
Heart
- Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
- Freesia Crisp, slightly peppery floral. Clean and a bit synthetic in a good way.
Dry-down
- Vetiver Dry, earthy, smoky grass root. Smells like soil and citrus peel.
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
- Suede Soft, powdery leather. Much gentler than the real thing.
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