17 community ratings

Striking

Name: Striking
Brand: Rich Mess

2022UnisexModern

6.2/ 10

Community score
17 ratings

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Rich Mess Striking is a unisex fragrance that pairs guava, watermelon and pink pepper with jasmine and ginger, giving a fresh, fruity scent with a floral, aquatic character.

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How does it perform?

From 15 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.9 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

6.2 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

5.6 /10

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

Blind buy risk

High risk

Love it or hate it: the votes are split in two.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Electro-statical accord

Metallic notes

Guava

Pink pepper Watermelon

Heart notesfirst few hours

Jasmine Ginger Sage

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Amber

Petrichor

Terminalia elliptica

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Aquatic
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy

What does Striking smell like?

The top notes are an electro-statical accord, metallic notes, guava, pink pepper and watermelon, so the first impression is cool, juicy and slightly synthetic. In the heart, jasmine, ginger and sage add a floral, green touch, with the spice kept light. The base of amber, petrichor and Terminalia elliptica settles it into something sweeter, oriental and powdery.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though few people have voted, so treat that loosely. The fresh, fruity build suits everyday wear and reads comfortably on anyone. Rasasi Hawas Fire and Kilian Beyond Love Prohibited have a close profile.