RhubarbOpens with
Granny Smith appleHeart
VetiverDries down to
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Olfactive Studio · Sold as unisex
Flash Back
The moment when an autumn breeze cools the air but carries the lingering warmth of summer, blending crispness with subtle sweetness.
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Flash BackPremium · $100–250
50%Similar accords, often for lessHugo Red · Hugo BossMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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HeartThe Soul
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2013 by Olfactive Studio, Flash Back is a citrus-aromatic fragrance that captures the essence of freshness and warmth. Perfumer Olivier Cresp crafted this composition around rhubarb and grapefruit, which create an initial burst of brightness and tanginess. As it evolves, notes of granny smith apple and pink pepper add a crisp, slightly spicy layer, while vetiver and cedar provide depth and earthiness. The base of musk and amber rounds out the scent with a warm, comforting finish.
Flash Back projects well from the start due to its bright citrus top notes. Apply it liberally for a strong initial impact, as the earthy base notes take about an hour to fully bloom. This fragrance is best enjoyed in transitional weather when you can experience both the freshness and warmth.
Fig. 01 — Flash Back, Olfactive Studio
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Olivier Cresp
The fragrance architectOlivier Cresp is a master perfumer at Firmenich and one of the most accomplished creators in the modern fragrance industry.
“I consider my style a minimalist one, because I am used to expressing figurative ideas through short formulas.”
Olivier Cresp · fragroom, August 2018
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Zara · 2020Jo's RhubarbAll 3 of its listed notes are in this oneunder $40★ 4.09 (202)50%Match
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Adds powdery, warm spicy and amber; shares pink pepper and cedar.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 28%, disliked or hated by 11%.