Scent Sheer (2003)
by Costume National

Overall, Costume National SCENT SHEER strikes me as the musky base of a perfume composition which was abruptly aborted by an ADD-afflicted perfumer when another project of seemingly higher priority popped up. The opening has an attention-grabbing high-pitched "white noise" note--neither floral nor fruity, nor animal, mineral or vegetable, it seems to me!--which might have melded well with, by infusing energy into, the far more numerous components of a more complex perfume. But the "white noise" note in this composition strikes me as slightly irritating, indecently exposed as it is in this nearly nude perfume.

Once SCENT SHEER has dried down, what remains is a clean musk skin scent--an eau de peau, if you will--which is not entirely unappealing but seems understated to the point of being nearly an eau de eau. Actually, now that I think about it, perhaps SCENT SHEER is the precursor to the "molecule" movement in avant garde perfumery? Hmmm...

11th August, 2011.

Screechy and high pitched fruity floral that's too light to fully enjoy.

8th October, 2008.

This is my pick of the three originals. It is very similar to Scent but with a softer fruiter note, overall not as sharp. It has better staying power on my skin too.

21st December, 2007.

A fresh version of the scent.
Lovely balance of hibiscus jasmin and citrus.
Gorgeous.
Abs. suitable for a moder male.
me love it!

25th October, 2007.

The "uper octave" of the scent trio. Fresher and lighter version perfect for summer. Not as lasting as the others but still worth a sniff.

6th August, 2005.