Third Date

“Side Story Third Date Review”

Third Date is a unisex scent built around contrast, but it does not shout about it. The opening brings a ripe plum note that feels juicy rather than syrupy, with ginger adding a dry, powdery spice instead of a sparkling citrus-like brightness. That first impression is inviting, though there is already something slightly dressed-up underneath it.

As it settles, the fragrance becomes more musky and patchouli-led. The plum stays present as a soft fruity thread, but it stops being the main event. What stands out more is the texture. Third Date feels powdery, woody, and gently earthy, with a creamy floral nuance from tuberose rather than a big, lush white-floral statement. If you are expecting a playful fruit scent, this goes in a more mature direction.

That mature quality is part of what makes it interesting. The overall effect can come across as a little vintage, and one wearer even described a faint leathery, hotel-bar mood around it. That does not mean it smells dated in a heavy or dusty way. It means the fragrance has a certain poise and stylised character, with blush-powder softness, musk, spice, and shadowy depth sitting underneath the fruit. For some people, that will be the whole appeal. For others, it may be the reason to sample before buying.

The base is smoother than the heart suggests at first. Musk and vanilla round off the composition, but the vanilla seems to work more as a softener than a sweet spotlight. This helps keep Third Date from turning sticky. Even with plum and vanilla in the structure, the fragrance usually reads more musky, warm spicy, patchouli-heavy, and powdery than sweet. That balance gives it a more composed feel than many fruit-forward releases.

In wear, the available feedback points to moderate longevity, with projection sitting somewhere between moderate and strong. That suggests a scent with enough presence to be noticed, but not enough evidence to promise all-day dominance. The style also looks more natural for cooler weather. Autumn and winter make sense here, especially if you enjoy fragrances that feel warm, textured, and slightly intimate rather than bright and breezy.

Third Date will not be for everyone. If your taste leans toward airy musks, fresh citrus, or crisp modern fruit, this may feel too powdery or too stylised. But if you like plum with depth, ginger with dryness, and a musky patchouli frame that wears close to the skin after the opening, it offers a more characterful take than many easy-pleaser unisex scents. It feels less like a first date fragrance and more like a fragrance for someone who already knows what they like.