As I continue to enjoy several CREED fragrances I own (SMW, MI, GIT, SV and Vetiver '48) I am becoming more familiar with the famous Millesime base. However, while the top and middle of SMW and Mi, for instance, are very light, fresh and somewhat sheer, I notice at around 6 hours and later, after application, they become rather thick and opaque. I can almost say they become cloying. This is particularly true of MI and SMW, but less so with GIT. SV and Vetiver are the exceptions.
What accounts for this thickness? Is it the Musk, Ambergris, both, neither? Maybe my nose is too sensitive to some of the notes in the base, but the heaviness detracts from the experience. I've tried applying less fragrance, but this doesn't seem to have any affect on the thickness of the far drydown. Typically I apply 2 or 3 partial sprays to both forearms, taking care not to depress the spray button all the way down, as the bottles dispense way too much juice.
Any insight is appreciated.
What accounts for this thickness? Is it the Musk, Ambergris, both, neither? Maybe my nose is too sensitive to some of the notes in the base, but the heaviness detracts from the experience. I've tried applying less fragrance, but this doesn't seem to have any affect on the thickness of the far drydown. Typically I apply 2 or 3 partial sprays to both forearms, taking care not to depress the spray button all the way down, as the bottles dispense way too much juice.
Any insight is appreciated.
