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A spice rack in a bottle, with a lot of attitude. Bergamot and grapefruit open it clean and bright, and pink pepper adds a sharp tingle before any sweetness gets going. It is energetic and crisp. Then the heart builds. Cinnamon, red pepper and saffron move in together, warm and dry. Saffron adds an earthy thread that keeps the cinnamon from feeling like dessert, and the red pepper adds a gentle glow of heat. It is confident and direct. The base holds the scent on skin. Leather, tobacco and woody notes make a resinous, slightly smoky finish that the house says carries the staying power. The grapefruit and bergamot opening makes it workable in daylight in the colder months, one or two sprays being enough for the office. Autumn and winter evenings are where it truly belongs, from dinners to nights out, since spice reads richer in cool air. As an eau de parfum it has real depth and presence, so a light hand goes a long way. Bottom line: a warm, spicy, leathery statement scent that gives a cold night a glow.