Paradigm

The first impression is juicy and bright, with plum and apple sharpened by bergamot. Clary sage and pepper follow in the heart, adding a herbal note and a light peppery edge without turning sharp. The base gathers vanilla, musk, leather and patchouli, warm and quietly woody as it dries down.

Its balance is what makes it work: sweet enough to be inviting, grounded enough for the evening. Rated at eight to ten hours, it suits every season, from everyday wear at the office to dinners and nights out. The extrait concentration gives it a dense, smooth presence on the skin.