L'Élégant • MDCI

The saffron and incense opening caught me off guard at first, almost medicinal, but give it twenty minutes and the honey and cinnamon warm everything up beautifully. I wore it to a dinner and caught the cardamom and oud on my scarf the next morning.

The saffron and cardamom opening is what got me — spicy but not sharp, almost like warm honeyed tea. I get about six hours of wear before it fades to a soft incense skin scent, which is honestly fine for the office.

The oud and sandalwood in the drydown are gorgeous, smoky but not harsh at all. Saffron and cardamom keep it interesting for hours without ever feeling heavy. I've worn it to dinner twice and gotten asked about it both times.