CuminOpens with
LeatherHeart
BirchDries down to
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Flash Back In New York
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, where the aroma of warm spices blends with the crispness of freshly ground coffee.
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Flash Back In New YorkPremium · $100–250
42%Similar accords, often for lessL Eau d Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre · Issey MiyakeMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
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Jérôme Epinette launched Flash Back In New York in 2018 for Olfactive Studio, a brand known for its sophisticated and nuanced compositions. This woody spicy fragrance opens with the warmth of cumin and saffron, giving way to a heart of clary sage and linen that feels both aromatic and powdery. The base notes of leather, violet, jasmine, birch, papyrus, vetiver, and tonka bean create an earthy yet animalic backdrop, making it a scent that evolves throughout the day with subtle complexity.
Flash Back In New York has a long-lasting quality and moderate sillage. One or two sprays will suffice as it builds on skin gradually. Given its depth and complexity, it's best worn in cooler weather when you have time to experience its full evolution.
Fig. 01 — Flash Back In New York, Olfactive Studio
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Jérôme Epinette
The hand behind ByredoJérôme Epinette is a French perfumer born and raised in Burgundy who earned a Master's degree in Biochemistry before training at the Grasse Institute of Perfumery.
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The originalFlash Back In New YorkOlfactive Studio · Premium · $100–250Issey Miyake · 2016L Eau d Issey Pour Homme Noir AmbreShares 5 of its 11 notes$40–100★ 4.53 (1,415)44%Match
Rasasi · 2022Brilliant SilverShares 4 of its 6 notesunder $40★ 4.52 (29)42%Match
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Adds earthy, amber and mossy; shares saffron.
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 28%, disliked or hated by 20%.