ama

Bergamot cuts through immediately with its characteristic zestiness, bright and almost citric, whilst ylang-ylang provides a creamy, almost indolic sweetness beneath. For these first moments, you might mistake Ama for something straightforward—a classical citrus-floral—but the caraway is already beginning its subtle presence, adding a faint peppery dryness that destabilises any assumption of simplicity.

As the composition settles, caraway emerges fully, creating an unexpected spice-fruit dynamic with the peach and plum that feels both effervescent and somehow mineral. Rose and jasmine move into focus, their creamy warmth constrained rather than liberated by the caraway's dry hand, whilst the florals acquire an almost savoury quality—more herbaceous than traditionally feminine. This is the fragrance's most interesting phase, where every element speaks in conversation rather than solo.

Patchouli and cedarwood settle into a soft, woody embrace, the green earthiness of the patchouli tempering any potential heaviness. The fruity and spicy notes fade into suggestion, leaving a warm, slightly powder-soft finish that clings close to the skin. What remains is more whisper than statement—a gentle woody-floral haze that smells of restraint and quiet confidence.