PARADOXE

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A pear left on the windowsill catches the last of the afternoon, bruised gold at the edges, sweetness just starting to turn. Tangerine peel curls beside it, bergamot cutting clean through the warmth. Nothing here asks to be noticed, and yet the whole room leans toward the counter. Pear opens soft and slightly bruised, with tangerine and bergamot keeping it from turning too sweet too fast. The heart settles into a hushed white-flower hush, orange blossom, neroli essence, neroli, and jasmine sambac layered like petals pressed between pages. Underneath, bourbon vanilla, amber, white musk, and benzoin build a low, resinous warmth that lingers on skin for hours after the florals have quieted. For the woman who doesn't raise her voice to be heard, worn to spring lunches that stretch into evening, to a first date that already feels like the fifth. Day or night, it reads as considered rather than announced. Starts warm and near, easing into a comfortable 6-8 hour wear. Hand-poured in small batches in Richardson, TX as an Extrait de Parfum, 30% fragrance oils versus the 15-20% typical of an Eau de Parfum, so a little goes a long way. Reach for it on valentine tables, stolen weekends, and evenings that end too soon. Made for our Spring selection. Show more