Clementine California

It begins with the immediate, acidic sting of clementine and mandarin, quickly sharpened by a handful of crushed basil and star anise. This is a linear, bracing composition that sidesteps sweetness entirely, leaning into a dry, spicy woodiness as juniper and pepper emerge. The cypress and vetiver anchor the citrus, grounding it in a green, woody base that stays close to the skin. It captures the dry, cooling relief of a desert morning without lingering longer than it needs to, making for a functional, crisp partner throughout the workday.