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Mandarin and blackcurrant open this scent with a juicy brightness, and petitgrain adds a green, slightly bitter edge that stops it getting too sweet. Then the heart arrives. Lavender gives a clean aromatic note and orange blossom and jasmine add white-floral richness on top. It is the contrast between the fresh herb and the creamy flowers that gives the scent its character. The base is warm and soft. Madagascar vanilla, musk, cedar and ambergris settle close to the skin and give a gentle sweetness with a woody backbone. The house lists it as a floral aromatic for women and suggests daily wear, office, evenings and gifting. That range is fair: use one spray for a quiet day and three for a night out. As an eau de parfum it should last through a working day, and the vanilla tends to stay the longest on clothes. Trying the 5ml first is a sensible way to see how the lavender sits on your skin. Bottom line: a polished, modern floral that moves from bright to cosy.