MODEST DEUX

Raspberry and cassis hit first, sharpened by the dry, restless prickle of pink pepper. It avoids being purely gourmand; the fruit feels translucent, like stained glass, before the heart dissolves into a steady, dry floral hum of rose, peony, and jasmine. As it warms on the skin, the woody structure tightens, stripping away the initial sugar to leave a clean, botanical trail. It holds remarkably well in the heat, anchoring the fruit notes to a persistent, matte floral finish that remains grounded rather than airy.