Mixed Emotions

no good

I REALLY like this scent.

It's divisive, giving me Mixed Emotions. Well played, Byredo.

The first impression on my skin is a vast burst of syrupy candy, almost overwhelming, but oddly addictive. Within ten minutes it softened into a gentler sweetness that somehow brought up a memory of my sister and the perfume she wore over 15 years ago. Nostalgic and a memory that caught me off guard.

Around the half hour mark it started to remind me of a fruity shampoo, like a woman fresh out of the shower. Clean, bright and fruity, with a notable quality that I can only attribute to Garnier Fructise.

An hour in and the woody notes came through causing it to become arguably masculine in a subtle way but it never tipped the balance for me.

Sillage seems restrained and it sits close to the skin, very subdued in my opinion and you could definitely go heavier if you felt like it without offending anyone. Longevity isn't impressive, maybe 3-4 hours before it drops off dramatically, still noticable at this point though.

Overall, I rather like the aroma. But on my skin it leans feminine and bright, fruity and clean, with only a very subtle woody/mesquite scent that is... maybe not the best.

The dry down left me thinking: "mesquite chips on a grill with a gentle waft of black currant drifting from a nearby table"

It's beautiful and challenging, but not something I'd personally wear.

+1: creative, nostalgic, challenging, fun experience.
+1: smells objectively good, at least in phases.
–1: leans too feminine/bright for my taste.
–1: weak longevity and restrained sillage.

So this is really a very strange mix and it soooo much depends on what skin it is and what person is feeling this smell. Cause I've got black currant (the same berry or the those fresh leaves) with mint, some smoked meat, or like nutmeg and paprika, i've even heard the cat pee impression. And you can feel or one of those, or all of them together at the same time, and it was kind of too much.

Too heavy and complicated

I think that when you inhale the aroma of the perfume that originally belongs to person you miss, it can drive you crazy and can calm you down at the same time, so it’s definitely mixed emotions

Not the biggest fan of men’s colognes, they be smelling a little too macho or musky, don’t really know how to put it. This cologne fits perfectly, the right amount of manly with some feminine taste. Already bought the full sized bottle. Would recommend.

Love this Scent. Lots of compliments always.
I would say it's perfect for winter, spring/fall. A little too heavy for summer, but still good for the evening.

"Really Loved,Obsessed, Taken,Captivated,Enthralled,Fixated,Mesmerized,Many Mixed Emotions!

Not a fan of the smell when you first spray but, that quickly changes and evolves to the point where the smell is intoxicating and comforting and just all around great! I love this perfume!

Smell is subjective. I love this. Reminds me of good things.