Bermuda Waters

This fragrance feels like stepping into a newly opened, ultra-fashionable speakeasy tucked away in SoHo, New York. The kind of place you discover through word of mouth, where the lighting is low, the walls are lined with contemporary art, and the crowd is an effortless mix of artists, founders, and quiet tastemakers. Everyone is holding a perfectly balanced Negroni, and the air hums with conversations about ideas, deals, and exhibitions just opened. There’s something unmistakably cultured and modern about it - like Frieze or Art Basel spilling into the evening, or the understated elegance that lingers after the Met Gala once the cameras are gone. The scent is confident but never loud, present without demanding attention. It wraps around you rather than announcing itself. What makes this perfume truly special is its neutrality in the best sense: it fits all genders seamlessly and adapts to the person wearing it. Instead of competing with your personality, it enhances it - like a perfectly tailored black jacket or a clean white shirt. This is a fragrance for those who want to smell interesting, refined, and intentional, without ever trying too hard.

The name would make you assume this is a citrusy summer fragrance, but it's anything but. The saffron, rum, and cinnamon immediately debase you from your preconceived notion of a summer scent, making it obvious that this is clearly a fall/winter evening scent. After about 10 minutes, the fragrance downshifts from loud opening to a soft, simmering base of incense and tobacco. Smells familiar, yet I can't put my finger on exactly what is smells like. Nevertheless, Bermuda Waters is a pleasant surprise; however, $260 for 50 ml is a bit steep. 8.2/10.