The fragrance opens with a vibrant blend of citrus and spice, softened by a subtle trace of sweetness beneath the surface. The introduction feels bright and energetic, with just enough warmth to hint at the deeper character still to come. At around 15 minutes, the citrus begins to recede as the spices intensify and the first woody nuances emerge. By 30 minutes, the fragrance has transitioned into a predominantly spicy, woody composition, with the sweetness remaining noticeably restrained. At around 60 minutes, the woods and spice continue to define the fragrance, but a delicate sweetness finally begins to reveal itself, softening the composition and adding a welcome sense of warmth and balance. The dry down settles into a smooth, understated blend of soft woods and subtle sweetness, accented by a lingering touch of spice. What begins bright and citrus-driven ultimately becomes warm, woody, and quietly refined. Overall, this is a nicely balanced evolution from bright citrus and spice into warm woods and restrained sweetness. Refined and versatile, although it never quite develops the complexity needed to elevate it further for me. Performance: Projection is good, creating approximately a 2+ foot scent bubble for over two hours. Sillage is equally solid, leaving a 2+ foot scent trail for nearly three hours. Longevity on my skin falls around 8–9 hours, becoming a skin scent shortly after the three-hour mark. My Rating: 7/10.

A creation of the master perfumer Olivier Cresp, launched in 2017. It seems like the older sister of PDM Althaïr launched in 2023. A beautiful oriental leaning, luxurious, and alluring aroma, characterized by a beautiful blend of sweet citrus, aromatic incense and spicy vanilla. It’s a cooler weather and special occasions appropriate, with good projection and great longevity. Website Notes: Top Notes: Bergamot Heart Notes: Jasmine, incense. Base notes: Ambroxan, benzoin, golden woods, and vanilla.