Private Collection Estēe Lauder

Honeysuckle and bright citrus notes collide in the opening minutes with almost jarring clarity, the florals already softened by creamy orange blossom that arrives almost simultaneously. Within moments, that green chypre accord emerges—a dry, slightly herbal undertone that prevents the composition from drowning in sweetness, instead creating a sophisticated interplay between bright and austere.

As the initial citrus effervescence settles, coriander emerges with a gentle spice that transforms the fragrance's character entirely. Ylang ylang and orange blossom deepen into a creamy, almost waxy floral heart where each note maintains its distinct personality rather than blending into an amorphous cloud. The green accord persists, now grounding the florals with a subtle herbal dryness that feels almost mineral.

The base emerges with restraint—sandalwood and patchouli create a soft, woody-spiced foundation that feels like the fragrance is settling into well-worn cashmere. What lingers is not projection but presence: a subtle green-woody warmth that clings close to the skin, the coriander's warmth still faintly discernible, lending the dry down a faintly peppery character that persists as a whisper rather than a shout.