Flash Back by Olfactive Studio
Men Women 2013
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Description
Flash Back by Olfactive Studio is an aromatic citrus fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2013, the nose behind this creation is Olivier Cresp. The top notes are rhubarb, grapefruit, and orange; the heart notes are Granny Smith apple and pink pepper; and the base notes are vetiver, cedar, musk, and amber.
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Key notes
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Top
Rhubarb
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Heart
Granny Smith Apple
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Base
vetiver
Community
857 votes
- Positive 78%
- Negative 11%
- Neutral 11%
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Leading answer I want it
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Season
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Time of day
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Fragrance profile
About Flash Back
Flash Back by Olfactive Studio is an aromatic citrus fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2013, the nose behind this creation is Olivier Cresp. The top notes are rhubarb, grapefruit, and orange; the heart notes are Granny Smith apple and pink pepper; and the base notes are vetiver, cedar, musk, and amber.
Fruits, vegetables and nuts Spices Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
325 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
389 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
226 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
178 votes
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Community reviews
6 reviews
Share what you noticed: opening, drydown, sillage and the moments when it works for you.
To me, it smells just like the H24 EDP, at least in the first few hours.
A very unique fragrance: green, fresh, yet substantial. At first, the green notes are prominent with a tart edge, likely from the rhubarb. Then the tartness gives way to something more citrusy without losing that herbal base. As it dries on the skin, it softens and becomes sweet, though the peak sweetness comes near the end, accompanied by woods. Overall, it’s pleasant and enjoyable, far from being a bomb, but smells very natural and high-quality. It has great evolution. Although the opening is tricky, the dry-down is worth it because it smells uncommon. That convinced me to buy it. I see it as good for daily wear, especially in summer or spring, though I should try it in cooler weather. The price… well.
Very pleasant and quality citrus, but it’s a shame that the projection and longevity are scarce for this price; there are other options with better performance.
It smells pure and innocent. Orange and grape dominate. It reminds me of a sunny day in the countryside, although it’s risky to wear in high heat because it’s warm like a gentle bonfire. It’s an oxymoron: it transports me just as much to that bonfire as to a crystal-clear river. Pink pepper gives it a spicy, mischievous spark, while amber adds sweetness. It seems more feminine, but it would look great on a man too. I’ve received many compliments with Flash Back. Sillage and longevity are good, but beware: in the heat, it might be a bad idea. Ideal for rainy spring or summer days. Scent: 9/10, Sillage: 9/10, Longevity: 9/10.
Powerful and intense grapefruit opening, with a shy orange (the opposite of what gelo999 said) and a note I can’t identify, maybe rhubarb, which I know nothing about. What I notice most is the grapefruit: citrusy like orange, but bitter, delicious, and refreshing. Very comforting like citrus. It’s not just any citrus; it has elegance and grabs attention the moment you spray it. The grapefruit gives way to green apple, which gains intensity as it dries, with continuity of that unknown note that now dominates. The dry-down is sweet, ambered, musky, and green from vetiver. That mysterious note lingers. What a pity, on my skin it lasts barely an hour. It’s ‘niche’ in scent, but not in longevity. The duration is very short for the price. Sometimes we should demand more, not just scent, but longevity to accompany us all day. But this is my experience, only on my skin.
gelo999, thanks for clarifying, now I understand that orange + rhubarb = grapefruit. Thank you so much!