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Bergamot and ambroxan open with a cold-air freshness. It is clean and sharp, with no sweetness or fruit, and the house says it projects off the neck and chest from the first spray. The heart brings geranium, pepper and lavender. Together they keep the scent herbal and aromatic without drifting floral, and the pepper adds a dry, tingling spice. The house notes this part reads best in cooler air. The dry-down is vetiver and patchouli. It is grounded and close to skin, and the ambroxan carries much of the staying power, giving a smooth, mineral-woody glow that lasts for hours. The house classes it as an aromatic fougere for men who want a simple everyday scent. It is fresh enough for the office and bold enough for an evening out, and it works across all seasons. Made at eau de parfum strength, it should hold well beyond a light splash. Bottom line: a crisp, peppery and woody signature scent that is easy to reach for every day.