Cycle 002

It’s rare that a fragrance actually delivers on “sun-warmed” but this one does—the bergamot is bright and juicy without turning sharp, like stepping into actual heat. I’ve had it on for six hours and the projection stays close but present, which is exactly what I wanted from an eau de parfum.

I was nervous about blind-buying a summer scent, but the bergamot here is sharp and sunny without turning sour, and it settles into something surprisingly soft. Wore it on a hot afternoon and it lasted through a long dinner without becoming cloying.

The bergamot opening is so true to a real summer day—bright and warm without being harsh, and it lingers beautifully without overpowering. I’ve worn it through a full workday and still caught soft traces on my wrist by evening. Exactly the intensity I was hoping for.