Side Effect

It opens with the sharp, intoxicating heat of rum and saffron, a spirited arrival that bypasses subtlety entirely. This intensity quickly dissolves into a dense, tobacco-drenched vanilla, lifted by dry cinnamon sparks that prevent the sweetness from settling flat. Hedione adds a transparent, airy texture to the heart, allowing the base of creamy sandalwood to anchor the composition. The projection is persistent and heavy, clinging to a thobe or wool coat with a steady warmth that radiates through the small hours. It is substantial, woody, and unapologetically grounded in its oriental amber structure.