polaris is built around three main notes: mint, lavender, and an icy accord.
From the opening, mint and lavender compete to take the lead,sometimes the mint feels stronger, sometimes the lavender takes over.
the ambergris is smooth and non-animalic, adding a light aquatic touch that blends with the cold, icy effect.
the fragrance is easy to wear in any situation, and Schmuelian has done an excellent job of highlighting the natural character of both mint and lavender.
(update) in the drydown after 2/3 hours, it reveals that same dna, enriched with more sandalwood and a creamy facet