Tenera

Tenera unfolds as a warmly inviting, woody vanilla with a delicate veneer of black pepper and fresh herbal notes. The opening features a crisp, green-tinged pepperiness from elemi and thyme, which gradually gives way to a comforting center of vanilla, rum, and heliotrope, softening into a sweet, powdery, and slightly balsamic drydown. The scent balances sweetness with depth—wood, leather, and patchouli provide structure, preventing it from becoming overly sugary. It carries an intimate yet expansive sillage and lasts moderately to strongly, making it ideal for cooler seasons, especially evening wear. Overall, the fragrance feels both noble and tender—an elegant, darkly sweet rum-soaked vanilla with a subdued earthiness and an herbal whisper. While some note the initial herbal or green nuance as slightly challenging at first, it tends to mellow and harmonize with skin over time.