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The opening is aromatic and a little herbal. Lavender and clary sage give a clean, slightly powdery lift, with almond hinted at from the first spray. It sets the scene without softening what is coming. The heart is the reason to wear this. Leather and bitter almond sit side by side, one dark and supple, the other nutty and slightly sweet. The house builds the whole fragrance around that contrast, and it gives the scent its distinctive, confident voice. Vanilla, tonka bean and cashmeran make up the base. They bring warmth and a smooth, sweet finish, and the cashmeran adds a soft, woody-musky glow. The sweetness smooths the leather rather than competing with it. This is not a light or purely fresh scent. It suits cooler days, evenings and nights out, and anyone who likes gourmand notes with an edge. The house describes it as long lasting, and as an eau de parfum it should stay present for hours. It comes in 5 ml, 50 ml and 100 ml. Bottom line: a bold almond and leather perfume with a creamy vanilla landing.