Sci Fi

Ellis Brooklyn's Sci Fi opens with a bright burst of citrus—bergamot and bitter orange—paired with a fresh green tea note. The scent evolves quickly into a smooth, creamy vanilla foundation, accented by subtle cashmere wood, creating a gently sweet, clean, and pleasantly unassuming aroma. It feels akin to a crisp creamsicle or a well-mixed green tea latte, with a tiny hint of powdery floral (freesia) nudging from the background. The fragrance is delicate, light, and predominantly linear—offering little transformation or surprise over time, though some note that the vanilla pulls forward after the initial burst. The highlight is its freshness and wearability, especially in warm weather, making it ideal for daytime, summer, or office settings where subtlety is key. Performance, however, is inconsistent: while occasional wearers report it fading quickly within an hour or two, others note it lingers in a soft skin-scent form, persisting under arm length for up to four hours. Despite the overall lack of longevity and sillage, the blend remains inoffensive, softly sweet without being cloying, and manages to avoid being overly synthetic or garish. Some feel it lacks the 'sci-fi' mystery promised by the name, describing it instead as more classical than futuristic—still, its balanced, clean character makes it a reliable choice for those seeking a quiet, background-compatible fragrance with a slightly sweet, green-tea-vanilla core.