Arrakis

The grapefruit arrives with an almost snappy intensity, its citric oils creating a cool, slightly astringent opening that tingles against the skin. Within moments, you catch the first hints of woody dryness beneath the fruit—a preview of what's to come, though the citrus dominates entirely at this stage, suggesting brightness and clarity.

As the grapefruit's initial sharpness mellows, the woody accord gains definition, revealing itself as something closer to vetiver-tinged timber than traditional forest woods. The synthetic elements become more apparent here, adding a subtle sheen and transparency that prevents the fragrance from becoming earthy or heavy; it's a tender, slightly austere middle phase where citrus and wood negotiate equally for your attention.

The ambroxan emerges as a soft, warm anchor that transforms the fragrance into something almost imperceptibly ambered. The woods take on a pale, slightly smoky quality—more memory than presence—whilst the grapefruit fades to the faintest impression of skin-scent citrus, creating a graceful, understated conclusion that feels more like the fragrance dissolving into your own chemistry than fading away.