Habanita La Cologne

A bright but oddly austere greeting of bergamot and lemon arrives almost immediately, yet nutmeg's warm peppery undertow transforms what could have been a standard citrus top into something considerably more anthropomorphic. Within moments, spice dominates the narrative rather than citrus, establishing an unconventional trajectory.

Ylang ylang blooms with creamy weight whilst rose and violet introduce a powdery, slightly dusty floral signature that feels lived-in rather than pristine. Rosewood provides an angular counterpoint, preventing the florals from settling into comfort, creating a middle phase that feels distinctly tense—intriguing rather than immediately pleasurable.

Amber's honeyed sweetness finally emerges, but it's decisively anchored by vetiver's cool minerality, cedar's dry structural support, and oakmoss's quietly austere finish. The fragrance becomes increasingly woody and earthy, the florals fading into a whispered undertone as a sophisticated, almost skin-like dryness dominates the final hours.