Eau de Parfum II

Eau de Parfum II arrives as a contradiction in elegance—a fragrance that insists on brightness whilst harbouring something altogether more shadowed beneath. The blackcurrant opening is decisive and almost tart, immediately companioned by bitter orange and mandarin that feel less zesty than austere, as though someone's squeezed the fruit with a certain melancholy intent. What distinguishes this from the standard fruity-floral template is how the blackberry in the heart refuses to sweeten the proposition; instead, it deepens into something almost jammy and slightly vinous, anchored by a jasmine that leans green rather than creamy. The violet emerges not as a soft, powdery whisper but as something with actual botanical presence, lending a slightly peppery undertone that complicates the narrative just when the composition threatens to become straightforward.

This is fragrance for the thoughtful wearer—someone drawn to unisex compositions that reject obvious femininity or masculinity in favour of something more introspective. The cedarwood and sandalwood base are present but oddly restrained, their woody-warm character providing ballast rather than drama, whilst the musk and heliotrope add a skin-like softness that prevents the whole affair from becoming austere. It's the scent for autumn afternoons, for solitary reflection, for moments when you want something that smells intelligent rather than merely pleasant. Worn by those who find conventional beauty a touch superficial.