Philtre • Hiram Green

The flower stems and clove give it this green, almost sappy opening that settles into a warm vanilla-resin base on my skin. I've worn it through a full workday and it's still going strong at hour eight, which is rare for me. It's got that old-fashioned carnation-rose character but feels modern, like

The flower stems and clove give it a green, almost bitter edge that keeps the rose and vanilla from going too sweet. I sprayed it on before work and could still catch the carnation warmth on my jacket eight hours later. It's the kind of scent that feels like it was made for crisp autumn evenings.

The black pepper keeps it from turning too sweet on my skin, which I appreciate. I do wish the jasmine came through a bit stronger, but the dry down into vanilla and resins is lovely and lasts a full workday.