Six Scents Series Two 4 House of Holland: Smell

The initial spray bursts open with vibrant, freshly snapped green grass and an airy pine forest accord. It smells crisp, outdoorsy, and dewy rather than sharp or medicinal. Within ten minutes, soft touches of blossoming purple lilac emerge, taking off the raw edges of the conifer note and creating a bright, mood-lifting introduction.

After thirty minutes, the sharp forest greens soften into a powdery core of yellow mimosa and sheer jasmine petals. As natural skin warmth takes over around the two hour mark, the florals melt into a fluffy, clean musk base that produces a cozy, personal scent bubble reminiscent of freshly washed cotton.

On moisturized skin, expect between 6 and 8 hours of total longevity, with the final several hours wearing close as a gentle musk skin scent. On clothing fibers like cotton shirts or wool cardigans, the lilac and woody pine notes adhere much longer, frequently remaining noticeable for over 10 to 12 hours.

Projection pushes outward about 2 to 3 feet during the initial 90 minutes, allowing people nearby to catch pleasant wafts of fresh grass and spring florals. Afterward, the scent contracts to a polite 1 foot personal radius, ensuring it never overwhelms coworkers in tight office spaces or fellow passengers on commutes.

This blend thrives in moderate temperatures between 55 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit, making spring its absolute prime season. It also wears wonderfully on crisp autumn afternoons and mild summer mornings. Freezing winter weather can mute its delicate mimosa petals, while extreme sweltering heat can cause the pine note to evaporate too quickly.

Its casual, uplifting personality makes it a perfect companion for daytime office hours, weekend coffee runs, park strolls, and relaxed creative studio work. While it works nicely for an intimate, cozy dinner date, it lacks the heavy sweetness and booming projection needed for crowded late-night parties or formal winter galas.

This fragrance is balanced dead-center unisex. The outdoorsy pine needles and cut green grass give it a brisk, clean freshness that traditional masculine cologne wearers enjoy. At the same time, the powdery mimosa, sheer lilac, and fluffy musk introduce a soft floral coziness that appeals equally to feminine perfume enthusiasts.

While both fragrances feature a woody aromatic green spine, David Beckham Story leans sharper, more synthetic, and heavily vetiver-focused. Smell by Six Scents is significantly smoother, more refined, and more playful, thanks to its lush lilac petals, powdery mimosa flowers, and a comforting skin musk that feels distinctly higher end.

Originally launched as a limited edition Eau de Parfum in 2009 for around 90 to 110 dollars, the bottle included custom art packaging with net proceeds aiding environmental charity Pro-Natura. Given that only 2000 numbered units were manufactured worldwide, its current value lies heavily in its rarity as a collectible indie fashion collaboration.

It layers exceptionally well over minimalist cedarwood oils or iso e super bases, which reinforce the pine forest accord and extend overall longevity. You can also layer it with a clean citrus cologne to amplify the morning sparkle, or a sheer vanilla lotion if you want to emphasize its cozy, sweater-like dry-down.