Reverie Aqua

Cardamom and cinnamon open it with warmth, and basil adds a sharp, herbal lift. The heart is softer and aromatic: lavender, roasted chestnut and vanilla, comforting and smooth. The dry-down brings labdanum, amber and musk, deep and sensual, with earthy vetiver to ground the sweetness and keep it composed on the skin.

It is a modern blend of spice, sweetness and warm base notes, made for a man who likes presence without noise. Rated at eight to ten hours, it suits autumn and winter, and evenings above all: dinner reservations, cold-weather parties and late nights out in a good coat.