Thewrongbeth

Having grown up on the mid-Atlantic coast, I can say with authority that REM is not a "beachy" perfume. Nor is it an "aquatic" perfume. And, thankfully, not a drop of watermelon keton in sight. It is, however, "marine" in a sense. It's a styllized...

Admittedly, Fort Royal opens a little rough. Unusual for a scent based mostly on a benzoin accord. It has a crunchy texture, almost like toffee or peanut brittle. Except it isn't really "sweet" until the drydown, when the bark-like texture smooths...