Is Flash Back in New York suitable for professional settings?+−
Yes, many users find it works well for business environments. While it has a distinct smoky personality, the clean linen and violet notes keep it polished enough for the office or daytime professional wear.
How does the performance compare to other fragrances by Jérôme Epinette?+−
Jerome Epinette is known for creating scents that vary in strength, but Flash Back in New York is frequently highlighted as one of the better-performing fragrances in the Olfactive Studio lineup, offering solid sillage that doesn't fade as quickly as some of his more citrus-heavy works.
Is this a safe blind buy for someone who likes leather scents?+−
Only if you enjoy "Tuscan leather" notes that are paired with significant smokiness. The presence of cumin and birch smoke means the leather is quite dry and spicy rather than sweet or floral, so it is best to sample first if you prefer soft, suede-like fragrances.
Does the cumin note make the fragrance smell "sweaty"?+−
