Jester

Jester is No.III of the twelve ARgENTUM archetype fragrances, a floral woody eau de parfum the brand calls joyful. Of the series it is the one that leans on citrus and white flowers, and it smells like a window opened onto a warm morning. The opening is a burst of kumquat, green mandarin, blood orange and bergamot, with a warm thread of ginger beneath. Ylang-ylang takes the heart, with orange blossom and freesia adding a creamy, white-flower softness that reads as soapy in the pleasant sense, tropical and never heavy. The base is a light sandalwood that keeps things smooth rather than dry. It is made without alcohol or solvents, as a milky emulsion of water and natural oils that sprays finely and leaves skin soft. Keep it off clothes, because the oils can mark fabric. Strength sits in the middle: a steady, moderate presence that stays within arm's reach and lasts an ordinary working day. It suits mornings, warm afternoons and anyone who wants an optimistic citrus floral without fuss. If you want something that stuns a room, look elsewhere; this one is about cheerfulness. It sits near fresh white-floral and citrus soaps and sunny cologne-style florals.