Elixir

The opening is brisk: mint brings an energising chill, and bergamot adds a polished, bright edge. As it settles, lavender calms the scent and benzoin gives it a rich, balsamic depth, so the middle feels warm and rounded. In the drydown, vanilla and tonka blend into something soft and nutty, smooth enough to sit on skin for hours.

Its character is strong yet wearable, bright at the top and comforting at the base. Rated at eight to ten hours, it suits autumn and winter, cool evenings and the months between seasons. Wear it to dinner, a weekend away or a winter wedding, and save a spray for the scarf.