First Class

It opens with saffron, dry and golden, set against the rich bloom of jasmine. The heart moves to amberwood and ambergris, a warm, salty sweetness with real depth. In the dry-down, cedar and fir resin take over, firm and resinous, fixing the earlier layers to the skin for a long, steady trail.

As an is concentrated and rated at ten to twelve hours. Autumn and winter suit it best, when the cold air lets it bloom slowly. Save it for evening wear, black-tie events and formal occasions, where its weight and polish feel fully at home.