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Apple and bergamot make the opening: crisp, green-fruity and bright from the first spray. It is the kind of start that smells clean and put-together straight away. In the heart, cinnamon takes the lead with a gentle clove sparkle and a touch of geranium. The house describes the spice as warm and a little sweet, just enough to feel cosy without turning heavy. This is the bridge that gives the scent its familiar fruity-spicy character. The base is sandalwood, cedar and vetiver. It is woody, calm and dry, and it keeps the apple and spice from drifting sweet. The house says it stays on skin well into the afternoon. This is a scent for men who want something dependable. It suits the office, a work lunch, dinner or a casual weekend, and the apple and cinnamon pairing makes it especially friendly in autumn. As an eau de parfum it should last longer than a light spray, with the woods lingering at the end. Bottom line: a clean, spiced apple fragrance that is easy to like and easy to wear.