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The first minute is all sparkle: grapefruit and lemon, a cool line of mint and a nip of pink pepper. It smells clean and bright rather than sugary. Ginger and nutmeg bring a little dry warmth into the middle, with jasmine sitting quietly behind them to smooth the turn. After an hour the citrus steps back and the wood comes forward. Sandalwood and cedar lead, with amberwood, incense, amber and a touch of patchouli adding depth without making it heavy. The result moves from fresh to warm in a clear, easy arc. At eau de parfum strength the dry-down has some body, so it does not vanish with the citrus. It is the kind of scent you can wear to the office, a long lunch or a night out with no change of plan, and it works in most weather. Two or three sprays on the chest and neck are plenty. The house puts it in the fresh citrus woody family for men and says the base keeps going through the evening. Bottom line: a clean, grown-up citrus-wood blend that is easy to wear every day.