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Saffron and jasmine arrive together at the top, a sweet and lightly spiced glow rather than a sharp flash. Cedarwood follows in the heart. It gives the florals a dry, clean frame so nothing turns syrupy. The base is ambergris: soft, warm and a little resinous, and it carries most of the weight once the opening has settled. The house calls it an amber floral and builds it as a unisex scent from the start, which suits the way it wears. It is airy at first, then glowy and close to the skin, with a sweet trail that clings to a scarf or collar long after you stop noticing it on yourself. As an eau de parfum it sits near the skin for the first hour and then radiates gently. Wear it for evenings, weddings, date nights or as a smart everyday scent in cooler weather. One or two sprays are enough, as the sweetness builds on warm skin. The house says it lasts beyond eight hours for most people, so test that on your own skin. Bottom line: a bright, shareable amber floral with a clean wooden spine.