Future

Future is one of three scents in the TIME collection from the London house Aequill, created, in the brand's words, by performance and theatre artist Mengting Zhuo. It is composed for moments that are not yet here, simple and uncluttered like a clear diary, and the brand calls it a minimal and precise eau de parfum. It arrives with sparkling pink pepper, paired with bergamot and lemon for a vivid opening. The heart is a soft floral of orange blossom, which the brand calls luminous and creamy, with powdery, almond-like heliotrope and ylang-ylang for depth. It finishes on a comforting white musk that acts as a quiet anchor, with tonka bean and hay for a soft, modern trail. Detailed wearer feedback is sparse, so wear and projection here follow the brand's description: clean, intimate and uncluttered. By its notes it suits spring and summer best and sits happily in an office or on an easy day. The brand pitches the scent as a feel-good pick-me-up for dull days, quietly seductive rather than loud. The brand sells it at 136 pounds, and each Aequill bottle comes with an original score written by the artist. It suits anyone who wants a clean, powdery pink pepper and musk scent, though the limited feedback makes it a purchase to sample first.