The note unfolds as a sumptuously warm and inviting gourmand embrace, immediately evoking the rich, fluffy texture of a freshly baked brioche-like cake. Its initial impression is a delectable sweetness, a harmonious blend of vanilla and candied citrus peels – particularly a vibrant, slightly bitter orange zest and plump, succulent raisins that have been macerated, perhaps in a hint of rum or Marsala wine. There's an undeniable yeasty, bready warmth, a complex lactonic creaminess that lends it a "just out of the oven" aura. It possesses a comforting, moderately intense projection, initially quite diffusive with its sweet fruit and vanilla notes, then settling into a softer, more intimate buttery and slightly spicy (nutmeg, cinnamon whisper) dry-down. It behaves primarily as a heart and evolving base note, anchoring compositions with its substantial, edible warmth, and offering excellent longevity as the sweet, bready core slowly fades.
Powerful, sophisticated, alluring, and warm with an intriguing gourmand and spicy depth.
A melancholic and cozy winter gourmand, evoking nostalgia and a sense of longing with sweet, boozy, and woody undertones.