I-IV Times Square Masque 2017

Times Square has been at the top of my wishlist for a few months now, ever since I saw it among the new releases here on Parfumo and discovered the word "lipstick" in the pyramid.
So this morning, I jumped out of bed, packed my kids and essentials, and made my way to the Kurfürstenparfümerie.
Now I have been wearing Times Square since 10 AM this morning, because when the store opened, I was already there and had Times Square sprayed on my right and the other new Masque, "Mandala," on my left.

**So far, I can say this about the scent development:**
Times Square indeed starts with a lipstick note, but it has turned out to be quite sweet and fruity (raspberries? cherries? I can't quite define them). The peachiness of the osmanthus is also clearly present. When I saw the packaging in front of me, I could read that the top note includes "glossy lip stick notes," which makes much more sense: the lipstick accord is much more of a lipgloss accord.

As a counterbalance to the sweet lipgloss, there are leathery-bitter notes, and yes, I can even clearly recognize the hazelnut, which contributes to the bitterness on one hand, while also bringing a lovely creaminess like a hazelnut spread. However, I don't find the scent to be gourmand at all.

The sweetness fades into the background after just 10 minutes, making way for powdery violets and more of the leathery notes. Additionally, I would guess there is a carrot-like iris. Now I find the scent more interesting, as it feels less youthful. The gloss turns back into a stick.

After three and a half hours, the scent is still quite perceptible, but a bit soft, and here the sandalwood is clearly the leading note. I don't think much more will happen, and that's why I'm writing my comment now. The longevity will be added later.

I believe that Times Square fits into the lineup of other Masque fragrances as a complex, harmonious, and valuable composition.

However, it also reminds me of the somewhat misguided song by Kelis ("Milkshake") with its initial lipglossiness, which isn't a bad thing, as Times Square would certainly suit a quirky and extremely self-confident woman quite well.