Warm Air

To me, this is a summer scent all the way. My first impression off the bat was a late-evening beach bonfire, and I don't usually get a sense of strong imagery with trying new perfumes. I went into Sephora looking for a sophisticated coconut perfume. Thought I wanted Replica Beach Walk but I hated it. This was displayed sitting in front of a back panel picturing a coconut so I tried it and felt like it was exactly what I was looking for. When I looked it up after purchasing, to my surprise there's not a coconut note mentioned at all in any capacity. I feel pretty delusional, I even looked back at the photo I took and there really is a coconut and the name card is in place. I'm standing by my first impression, it's late May and I've been wearing it every day since and I still am getting something coconut adjacent. On the hunt now for a fresh coconut body spray to layer and lighten this up a bit.

I had the pleasure of being part of a masterclass for this new collection with the founder Jun Lim and we all agreed this scent is very reminiscent of when you land in an airport in a different country. It’s light and clean in the opening and dries down very woody- slightly smoky even. It has a subtle sweetness about it and has that signature DNA. One of my absolute favourites from BTSO and definitely wearable.

Tested on skin over several hours. This fragrance is intriguing and unconventional. The opening has a unique “warm air” quality that I initially perceived as a kind of synthetic plastic-like note—but not in a bad way. It’s more like a refined, abstract version of that idea, and I actually found it interesting and wearable at first. A techno-cool scent that feels modern, slightly futuristic, and a little detached—not emotionally warm, but still very intentional. For the first few hours, it sits close to the skin and creates a subtle, atmospheric effect. It’s not sweet, not floral, and not traditionally “perfumey.” Instead, it gives off a quiet, controlled presence—what I would describe as subtle “do not disturb” energy. This is the kind of scent I could see working in very specific environments and moods: * 📚 in a library → focused, don’t approach * 🌧️ on a rainy day → introspective, inward * 🧠 around intellectual or creative spaces → abstract, non-mainstream * 🚶🏾♀️ in public but wanting to be left alone → neutral, not inviting It doesn’t try to attract—it creates space. However, as it develops, the woody and amber base becomes more prominent, and this is where it loses me. On my skin, those notes read as sharp and slightly harsh, which is consistent with how I tend to experience woody and amber-heavy bases. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to detect the caramel, and I feel that note could have been made more prominent to soften the drydown. The initial intrigue fades, and the scent becomes less comfortable over time. I do think it would perform better in cooler, damp air—on a rainy day where the atmosphere complements its abstract quality. I wouldn’t wear this in warm, humid weather. This isn’t a “I want compliments” fragrance. It’s more: “I want space, but I still want to feel put together.” To wear Warm Air is to make a statement—not loudly, but deliberately. It reads as genderless, existing outside of traditional masculine or feminine categories. Final Verdict: A very interesting and niche composition with a cool, abstract opening. I can appreciate what it’s doing, but the woody/amber base turns too sharp for me over time. I would consider a travel size for occasional, mood-based wear, but not a full bottle.

I was really looking forward to the release of the Eau Intimité collection because I love skin scents, but unfortunately the whole line was quite a big disappointment for me (just like the entire BTSO brand). This is the one fragrance that stands out among them. It’s a delicate ambery-cashmere scent with a slightly caramel-like nuance, not sweet at all, and completely unisex. It really does feel like you’re smelling warm, burnt sugary air. Its longevity is outstanding.

this is kind of addictive because its a caramel done in a very mature, sensual way. cashmere wood and ambergris make it woody, add depth, it smells sexy and seductive but in a classy, soft way. i imagine an older woman in a la perla set waiting for her younger lover at a sky scraper appartment in NY