by Victoria's Secret
A minimalist, skin-like fragrance centered around smooth sandalwood, bright mandarin orange, and delicate violet, designed to evolve with personal body chemistry. It presents as a warm, creamy, and softly sweet scent—more akin to a gentle amber note than a gourmand—where the sandalwood remains a coherent base throughout, while the mandarin and violet offer a subtle floral sweetness that is rarely overwhelming. Performance is generally modest, with most users reporting moderate longevity, especially on skin, and sillage that remains intimate or moderate. The scent is very close to the skin, often described as a comforting, nearly invisible aura that some liken to a warm embrace or a clean body spray. Some appreciate its layered depth, particularly when combined with other fragrances, while others find it cloying or overly synthetic, especially when the lavender or violet notes rise too prominently. The fragrance is versatile across seasons, with many noting it as ideal for cooler weather, and widely praised for its suitability as a neutral, non-flashy signature scent that works seamlessly in office, casual, and intimate settings. Despite the lack of strong projection or lasting power, many find it cozy and deeply personal, with a cult following among fans of minimalist, musky scents. The potential for disappointment lies in its reliance on body chemistry, and not everyone agrees with the scent profile—some find it surprisingly sweet and powdery, while others perceive it as dry or flat. Overall, it's less of a fragrance than a personal scent persona, designed to feel like an extension of the self.