Reine de Midi

This fragrance opens with a bright burst of citrus on my skin, immediately followed by the constant presence of amber. As it settles, the cardamom and saffron wrap it in a warm, gently spiced glow. The dry-down leans floral with a lingering cardamom trail - regal and beautifully blended. It feels like the younger sister of Mizensir’s Amber Magique, which I own and love. Both have a regal, unisex character and evoke the image of someone who’s at ease with both their masculine and feminine energies. However, while Amber Magique carries a bolder ambergris and animalic edge, this one leans warmer, fruitier, and more for daily wear. They live in the same universe, but this is a softer, more approachable expression, I think.

Very bold scent. Heavy hitter, multilayered scent, on my skin the most intense notes are Cardamom, Ylang Ylang, sandalwood patchouli and tuberose, with a dense ambery drydown. It feels a little bit vintage, dramatic and uber feminine. Very good.