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I was hesitant about the cardamom and cinnamon opening, but they settle beautifully into a warm amber-vanilla base that lasts through a full workday. The rose and jasmine peek through just enough to keep it from being too sweet, and I've gotten three compliments from strangers already.

The dry-down is where this shines—that amber-vanilla base lingers for hours without turning powdery or sharp. The cardamom and cinnamon open spicy but settle into something warm and cozy, perfect for cooler evenings. I've gotten three compliments wearing it, and that never happens.

I was skeptical about a cardamom-forward scent, but the cinnamon and bergamot open so warm and bright that I get compliments within an hour of spraying. The vanilla and labdanum in the base keep it cozy without turning syrupy, and it easily lasts through my whole workday.