First impression:
Ripe fig right from the start - lush, almost dripping - but kept beautifully in check by the green freshness of cypress and a clever hit of clove. The sweetness never runs away; it’s balanced, controlled. Confidence? Instant. A straight yes from the first spray.
Then the heart opens, and things get interesting: earthy patchouli paired with a soft, velvety rose. And this is coming from someone who usually isn’t drawn to rose notes - but here, the balance is spot on. Nothing fights for attention; the rose is restrained, the patchouli grounding, and together they just work
The drydown feels inevitable - warm cedar, suede-like softness close to skin, and that rose lingering quietly in the background, like a secret you don’t quite want to share.
I kept going back to my wrist. This isn’t a loud fragrance - it draws you in instead. Polished, self-assured, quietly magnetic, and effortlessly unisex. Luminous, elegant, and genuinely enjoyable.
Full review to come.
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