Absinthe Douce

It’s bold without being harsh, and the sweetness lingers in a way that feels artistic rather than cloying. The bottle is a standard size, but a couple of sprays last me through a full workday, which honestly surprised me. I keep catching whiffs of it on my scarf hours later and smiling.

I was nervous about a fragrance this unusual, but it settles into something warm and almost vintage on my skin within twenty minutes. It's potent too, one spray on the wrist lasted a full workday.

I was worried it might smell like black licorice, but it's more of a soft, green herbal thing with just a hint of sweetness underneath. It stays close to the skin for a few hours, which is exactly what I wanted for wearing to work.