Glow

Glow is the epitome of early-2000s synthetic freshness done surprisingly well—a crystalline citrus-floral that prioritises radiance over depth. Louise Turner's composition hinges on a luminous pairing of neroli and orange blossom in the opening, their bitter-sweet petals amplified by pink grapefruit's sharp, juicy facets. This isn't naturalistic; it's deliberately glossy, almost holographic in its sheen. What makes it compelling is the rapid pivot into the heart, where amber and sandalwood create an abstract warmth that feels more molecular than woody—think Iso E Super's hazy glow rather than traditional sandalwood creaminess. The rose remains polite, nearly transparent, whilst iris contributes a soft, almost cosmetic powderiness that's more pressed compact than orris root.

The jasmine lurks beneath, never quite indolic, always clean. Vanilla and musk in the base create that signature skin-scent effect that defined an era: close-wearing, slightly sweet, unmistakably synthetic in a way that's become rather endearing with distance. This is for those who appreciate the aesthetics of that millennial moment—when fragrances aimed for a scrubbed, moisturised-skin effect rather than olfactory complexity. It's unpretentious, genuinely likeable, and wears with an easy confidence that never shouts. Perfect lazy Sunday material or post-gym freshness when you want to smell clean but not boring. The synthetic accord that dominates isn't a flaw; it's the point—a time capsule of when fresh meant high-tech rather than natural.