Anice

Bergamot and star anise burst forth with immediate brightness, the citrus providing lemony sparkle whilst the anise asserts itself with a liquorice-tinged sweetness that feels almost confectionery. Rosewood softens the impact with creamy, warm woodiness, preventing the opening from becoming aggressively spiced—instead it's bracing and slightly herbal, like breathing in from a tin of expensive tea.

The fennel and caraway emerge with botanical authority, creating a distinctly savoury-spiced character that deepens considerably from the opening's brightness. Jasmine adds a peppery, green-tinged floral presence whilst iris contributes powdery restraint, transforming the composition into something more herbal and contemplative, with the spice now grounded rather than floating freely.

The anise character mellows into the amber and musk base, which envelops the skin with soft warmth and a subtle skin-like quality that feels intimate rather than projective. Vanilla arrives gently, rounding the sharper edges into a creamy, slightly gourmand sweetness that lingers quietly—not diffuse, but present when you lean in close.