214 community ratings

Flash Back

Name: Flash Back
Brand: Olfactive Studio

Perfumer: Olivier Cresp

2013UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

7.0/ 10

Community score
214 ratings

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Olfactive Studio Flash Back is a fresh, fruity unisex scent led by citrus and green accords, suited to everyday wear in warmer weather.

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How does it perform?

From 158 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.5 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.8 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

65% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Orange Rhubarb Grapefruit

Heart notesfirst few hours

Granny Smith apple

Pink pepper

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vetiver Musk Cedarwood Amber

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Green
Fruity
Spicy
Woody

What does Flash Back smell like?

Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter is barely chosen. It is favoured mostly for leisure, daily and office wear. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and while more voters call it masculine, a good share call it feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side.

The top opens bright with orange, rhubarb and grapefruit. In the heart, Granny Smith apple and pink pepper add a tart fruitiness and a touch of spice. The base settles into a woody footing of vetiver, cedarwood, musk and amber. Atkinsons Mint & Tonic and Perfumer H Grapefruit have a close profile.