As a decidedly gourmand gal, I ordinarily don't gravitate toward airy, summery scents and feel at odds with pairing scents in warmer weather. I also will preface and admit freely that I am a Xerjoff fangirl, with Lira, K'Bridge Club, and Ivory Route all being top compliment-getters not just from my Xerjoff suite, but my entire fragrance collection. I think both of these bits of information are important because I am at once biased for *and* against the notes and intention of Accento Overdose on paper, and should be an excellent arbiter of whether or not it's actually good. The verdict is in and it's: superb.
Effectively summery by shifting away from a conventional coconut-summer approach and into a fruit (pineapple-forward) medley, grounded by green notes and topped with a touch of enchanting, feminizing jasmine. I also have really come to appreciate craftsmanship and the difference between a cheaper, pleasant-smelling yet static concoction and a richer fragrance that truly evolves over the course of wear - the pine always sneaks up on me yet is when I think this scent really comes alive and makes its mark as something one-of-a-kind.
Don't be fooled: Accento Overdose detonates upon first spritz, boasting wildly impressive sillage and projection (and this is from a reviewer who thinks everything disappears after 3-4 hours). I am not afraid of splurging but the $300 price tag is simply not feasible for me at the moment, so I indulged on the $50 9mL travel spray instead and actually couldn't be more pleased. I had tried a sample spray before (that's when I fell in love) but with how little you need for this to perform, the 9mL will last me several nice occasions (an upscale outdoor event is perfect) this coming spring/summer season.
If you're not sure, it's certainly a fragrance that has enough personality to make it worth a bite (it will certainly make you feel SOMEthing). Get a 2mL at the very least, because when this rockstar scent finds a matching wearer, it truly is fireworks.
