Évocations: Jardin Rouge • Lubin

I was worried the raspberry would make this too sweet, but it dries down into this gorgeous mossy sandalwood after about an hour. The pink pepper at the top keeps it sharp. Wore it to dinner and my wife asked what I had on twice.

The raspberry and rose opening is brighter than I expected, and it dries down to this soft sandalwood and oakmoss warmth that lasts most of the day. I've been wearing it to dinner and it never feels heavy. Genuinely one of the best bottles I've picked up this year.