Renaissance

It strikes with a high-voltage quartet of lemon, bergamot, mandarin, and petitgrain, feeling bracing and cold against the skin. A sharp, medicinal edge of mint cuts through the humidity, leading into a floral heart of Bulgarian rose and lily of the valley that feels crisp rather than sweet. As the initial brightness settles, a grounding base of cedar, amber, and patchouli emerges, giving the scent a firm, woody spine. It projects with a refined, clean clarity that lasts through a full workday, maintaining a crisp, polished trail that never becomes heavy or cloying in the heat.