Tryst Hiram Green 2024
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Sharp Start, Soft Finish
A bit of a rollercoaster this one tbh. It opens with an intense, almost abrasive neroli note that comes off sharp, green, slightly bitter, and oddly plasticky. The first few minutes were so overpowering I had to turn on a fan just to keep my nose from being overwhelmed. Not the most graceful of starts and I can see why many people would be put off by it.
But then, thankfully, it transforms. As it settles, the fragrance begins to resemble Slowdive, with that familiar sweet, honeyed, spicy, resinous texture surrounding white florals. It softens considerably, shedding its earlier weirdness to become something more wearable and inviting. So, it's definitely very Hiram Green-esque, as others have noted.
Fast forward 14 hours, and it’s still clinging to my skin, now as a delicate, powdery, soapy orange blossom scent. At this stage, it’s genuinely enjoyable, gentle and comforting
Overall, it’s a confusing ride but the drydown is very nice. Definitely a better experience than Neroli Hasbaya tho (which is another neroli that I sampled along with Tryst), that’s for sure.
But then, thankfully, it transforms. As it settles, the fragrance begins to resemble Slowdive, with that familiar sweet, honeyed, spicy, resinous texture surrounding white florals. It softens considerably, shedding its earlier weirdness to become something more wearable and inviting. So, it's definitely very Hiram Green-esque, as others have noted.
Fast forward 14 hours, and it’s still clinging to my skin, now as a delicate, powdery, soapy orange blossom scent. At this stage, it’s genuinely enjoyable, gentle and comforting
Overall, it’s a confusing ride but the drydown is very nice. Definitely a better experience than Neroli Hasbaya tho (which is another neroli that I sampled along with Tryst), that’s for sure.