Floraiku Sound of a Ricochet EDP

Description

Sound of a Ricochet traces the fleeting perfection of a dragonfly skimming still water, composed by perfumer Sophie Labbé and launched in 2017. It opens on licorice-kissed anise seed and amyris, settles into an earthy patchouli-tonka heart, and closes on a warm sandalwood-cedarwood-vanilla base. Fragrantica reviews genuinely disagree on performance: some call it “a powerhouse” with “monster longevity,” others note it's more average. The 14% attributed to oud reads as gurjun balsam's smoky-ambery character, not real agarwood.

Scent Character

• Woody: 43%
• Sweet: 29%
• Spicy: 14%
• Smoky & Ambery (Gurjun Balsam): 14%

Translation: Woody-sweet dominant. The smoky-ambery note comes from gurjun balsam, a woody resin sometimes used as an oud substitute, not actual agarwood.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Anise Seed, Amyris

Heart: Gurjun, Patchouli, Tonka Bean

Base: Vanilla Bean Absolute, Labdanum, Cedarwood, Sandalwood

Note: Reformulation note: current bottles list a Gurjun-Patchouli-Tonka Bean heart; some earlier listings show a simpler Patchouli-Tonka Bean heart without Gurjun called out separately.

Performance

• Longevity: 7-9 hours on skin
• Sillage: moderate-to-strong, fills a room
• Projection: 2-3 feet in the first hour, settling closer to skin after

Longevity reports genuinely diverge: several reviewers describe it as a powerhouse with all-day staying power, while others find it average. Sillage is more consistently rated moderate rather than huge.

Best Occasions & Season

• Seasons: Fall, Winter
• Occasions: Evening, Special Occasion
• Gender: Unisex

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Sophie Labbé
House: Floraiku (Paris)
Launched: 2017

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• 1mL Sample: $9.99

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FAQ

Does Sound of a Ricochet contain real oud?
No. The smoky, ambery depth comes from gurjun balsam, a resin sometimes used to evoke oud, not actual agarwood.

How long does it last?
Reviews genuinely disagree: some wearers report exceptional, all-day longevity, others find it more average. Worth sampling first if performance is your top priority.

Is it unisex?
Yes. The anise-patchouli-vanilla structure was designed to wear on anyone.

Best season and occasion?
Fall and winter, for evenings and special occasions, where the warm woody-sweet base feels most fitting.