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State of Mind

Creative Inspiration

Perfumer: Karine Dubreuil-Sereni

2017UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.3/ 10
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State of Mind Creative Inspiration is a unisex scent that sits most easily in spring and fall, suits workdays and leisure time, and balances its floral, sweet side with spice.

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Skunky's take: The floral side leads, it arrives with a bouquet.

How does it perform?

From 31 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
6.9 /10

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

Sillage
6.4 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.5 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

76% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Floral
  2. Sweet
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Powdery
  6. Creamy

What does Creative Inspiration smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter chosen less often. It leans towards business, leisure and daily wear, and can carry into the evening. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine.

It opens with bergamot, oolong tea and iris. In the heart, jasmine, rice powder and pimento build a floral, powdery line with a light spiciness. In the base, sandalwood, liquorice and musk soften it into a woody, sweet, creamy warmth. Bois 1920 Centenario and Penhaligon's A Balm of Calm have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Bergamot
    • Oolong tea
    • Iris
  2. First hours

    • Jasmine
    • Rice powder
    • Pimento
  3. Towards evening

    • Sandalwood
    • Liquorice
    • Musk

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 36%
    Spring
  • 31%
    Autumn
  • 18%
    Summer
  • 15%
    Winter
  • Office
    24%
  • Casual
    22%
  • Daytime
    17%
  • Nighttime
    17%
  • Evening
    15%
  • Sport
    4%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026