The Scent of Peace The Incandescent Shooting Super Star
A bright grapefruit and black currant opening gives this Bond No. 9 release a crisp, fruity sparkle before lily of the valley brings a soft floral lift. As it settles, musk and cedar keep it clean, woody, and lightly powdery. It reads as a polished fruity floral musk with a fresh edge rather than a syrupy one. If you like airy, musky.
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Performance Metrics
17 VOTESOpen Performance Breakdown 1 TAKE
Performance data is limited, so expectations should stay measured. It appears capable of moderate to strong projection in the earlier stages, while longevity looks inconsistent across the small number of votes, which makes sampling the best route if wear time matters to you.
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This smells like a crisp fruity floral musk with a woody backbone. Grapefruit and black currant give the opening a tart, sparkling lift, lily of the valley keeps the middle clean and airy, and musk with cedar creates a soft, dry, lightly powdery finish.
Main Accords
10 MAPPEDThe woody accord seems to anchor the fragrance, while white floral and citrus keep it bright and lifted. Musk and powdery facets soften the edges, and the fruity-green side from black currant helps the opening feel sharper and more vivid than plush or sweet.
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It looks easiest to wear in winter. The vote picture leans most toward daytime.
Pros & Cons
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Bright grapefruit and black currant opening feels crisp and lively
Fresh fruity profile avoids a heavy sugary feel
Lily of the valley keeps the floral heart light and clean
Musk and cedar give the dry down a polished finish
Woody-musky base can make it easy to wear in daytime
Likely suits office and smart casual settings
Airy structure should appeal to fans of clean niche florals
Feels more refined than loud
Fresh character may work well in spring and mild weather
Simple note structure makes the scent style easy to understand
WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR
Performance evidence is too mixed to promise reliable longevity
Sparse community data makes the overall picture less certain
Opening may feel sharp if you are sensitive to grapefruit or black currant
May be too restrained for buyers who want richness or drama
Not the best fit for lovers of sweet gourmand perfumes
Floral heart looks sheer rather than lush
Those wanting deep warmth may find the cedar-musk base too dry
Could feel too polished for someone who prefers a more natural green style
Likely better for day than for bold evening wear
Thin evidence makes blind buying harder to justify
Fragranxe Review
EDITORIAL“Bond No. 9 The Scent of Peace The Incandescent Shooting Super Star Review”
The Scent of Peace The Incandescent Shooting Super Star is built around a familiar clean-luxury idea, bright fruit on top, a sheer floral heart, and a musky woody base. On paper, the structure is simple, but it gives a clear picture of the style. This is not a dense floral and it does not look designed around sweetness. The main impression is sparkling fruit moving into soft musk and cedar.
The opening is where most of the personality sits. Grapefruit brings a crisp citrus bite, while black currant adds a tart fruity tone that can feel juicy but also slightly sharp. Together they create a polished, energetic start that leans fresh and modern. If you enjoy fruity notes that stay brisk rather than syrupy, this part is likely to be the draw.
In the heart, lily of the valley keeps the fragrance airy and clean. It does not suggest a creamy bouquet or a heady white floral cloud. Instead, it looks like a light floral bridge between the tart opening and the smoother dry down. That keeps the composition feeling tidy and transparent, which should appeal more to someone who likes neat, easy wear than someone chasing dramatic development.
The base settles into musk and cedar, and that is where the fragrance seems to gain its calm, dressed finish. The musk likely adds softness and a skin-like smoothness, while cedar keeps the shape dry, woody, and lightly structured. With powdery and musky accords also showing up strongly, the dry down may read clean and gently fuzzy rather than creamy or resinous.
Performance is harder to pin down because the available wear data is sparse and mixed. The safest read is that projection can land anywhere from moderate to fairly noticeable, especially early on, while longevity may vary quite a bit from person to person. That makes this more of a sample-first fragrance if performance is a major part of your buying decision.
As a style, it makes the most sense for daytime, polished casual wear, and office-friendly use, especially if you like crisp fruity florals with a musky woody finish. It should feel most natural in spring and milder weather, though it is not restricted to one season. People wanting sweetness, gourmand depth, or a plush floral signature may find it too restrained.
What stands out most is the balance between tart fruit and clean musk. It seems aimed at someone who wants brightness and refinement without heaviness. The evidence here is thin, so this is not a fragrance to buy for complexity claims or for guaranteed big performance. It is better approached as a streamlined grapefruit, black currant, lily-of-the-valley, and musk composition with a fresh, woody edge.
FAQs
What does The Scent of Peace The Incandescent Shooting Super Star smell like?+
It opens with tart grapefruit and black currant, then moves into a soft lily of the valley heart. The dry down is musky and cedar-led, so it finishes clean, woody, and lightly powdery rather than overly sweet.
Is it sweet or fresh?+
It leans fresher than sweet. The fruit notes add brightness, but the overall impression looks more crisp, musky, and woody than sugary.
Does black currant make it smell sharp?+
It can. Paired with grapefruit, black currant may give the opening a tangy, slightly sharp edge before the softer floral and musk come through.
Is this a floral fragrance?+
Yes, but it is not a dense white floral style. Lily of the valley gives it a light, clean floral character that sits between the fruity top and musky woody base.
Does it feel powdery?+
It may come across lightly powdery in the dry down. That impression likely comes from the musk, cedar, and soft floral structure rather than from a heavy cosmetic powder effect.
Is it a good everyday fragrance?+
It looks well suited to everyday wear if you enjoy clean fruity florals. The note structure is easy to dress up or wear casually, especially in daytime.
Which season suits it best?+
The bright citrus, fruit, and clean musk profile suggests spring and warmer weather wear. It can still work in cooler conditions, but its style reads more fresh than cozy.
Is it better for day or night?+
It appears more naturally suited to daytime. The fresh citrus-fruit opening and airy floral musk structure feel more daytime than deep evening.
How strong is the projection?+
The available performance votes are mixed, but the fragrance most often seems to sit around moderate to strong rather than extremely soft. It may project more clearly in the opening than later on.
How long does it last?+
Longevity data is very limited and inconsistent, so it is safest to expect variable wear depending on skin and spray amount. The musky cedar base may help it stay present after the brighter top fades.
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COMMUNITY DUPESCOREThere is not enough solid comparison evidence here to make confident dupe claims. The safer approach is to treat it as part of the fresh fruity-musky floral space and sample it against other grapefruit, black currant, and soft cedar fragrances if that profile appeals to you.
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