Lightsource

The note structure is deliberate in its contrast. Lemon and green fig open bright and effervescent, almost fizzy, like the first sip of something cold and sweet. The star jasmine and crystal rose in the heart keep it from being purely citrus, adding a waxy, romantic softness that tempers the rawness. The dual pepper base, pink and black, doesn't burn or dominate. It settles. It breathes. The composition moves from sparkle to softness to warmth without ever losing the thread of that initial rush. It's structured like a set: opening, peak, wind-down. Wear it once and the architecture becomes obvious.

The evolution

The opening hits immediately, lemon and green fig, bright and effervescent, like opening a window on a cold morning. That initial burst holds for about fifteen minutes before the star jasmine begins to surface, softening the edges. The bitter orange and petitgrain arrive quietly, not announcing themselves but adding a herbal, slightly bitter backbone that keeps the sweetness honest. By the second hour, the pepper base takes over, but it doesn't overwhelm. Pink pepper adds a faint floral spice, black pepper adds warmth without heat. The drydown is close to the skin, intimate rather than projecting. On most skin types, expect 6-8 hours. On fabric, it lingers longer, quietly, like a trace of where you've been.