10
Notes
8
Accords
0
Perfumers
West
feminine
West by Ellis Brooklyn is a Citrus fragrance for women and men. West was launched in 2019. Top notes are Blood Orange, Clementine, Basil and Lemon; middle notes are Ginger, Pear Blossom and Water Lily; base notes are Oakmoss, Vetiver and Amber. "An ode to chasing dreams and optimism, WEST is the first true citrus scent by Ellis Brooklyn. Inspired by Los Angeles writers of the ’70s, WEST bursts forth with the energy of a brilliant new idea and develops into a story that’s nuanced and devastatingly beautiful." -Brand Website.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
9%
Win
86%
Spr
100%
Sum
23%
Fall
Day & Night
94%
Day
9%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
543 votes
3.44
Love it
9918%
Like it
19436%
OK
11621%
Dislike
11521%
Hate it
193%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 47 community opinions from Reddit
5.5
/ 10 community score
West is a polarizing fragrance that impresses with its fresh, clean aesthetic and subtle sweetness, but struggles with projection and presence on skin. While it performs well on clothing and appeals to those seeking understated elegance, many find it too fleeting and forgettable to warrant a full bottle purchase.
Strengths
- Fresh and clean quality, described as elevated laundry detergent
- Subtle sweetness with a gentle, delicate character
- Good longevity on clothing despite quick nose blindness
- Part of well-regarded Ellis Brooklyn discovery set
Weaknesses
- Quick nose blind effect - disappears quickly on skin despite lasting on clothes
- Very light and subtle, may feel barely noticeable when worn
- Some find it lacks character or depth
- Not memorable or distinctive enough for some wearers
Best for
Summer casual wearOffice or professional settingsDays when seeking a subtle, non-intrusive fragrance
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
