Somerset

The distinction lies in restraint. Two bright top notes could easily have made Somerset feel like a generic citrus splash, but lemongrass redirects that brightness toward a greener, more aromatic register. Cedar then supplies a dry, woody base that changes the mood. Instead of chasing candy-like sweetness, the composition balances fresh notes against a grounded finish. That gives the fragrance an easy unisex character. As lemon and bergamot fade, lemongrass becomes more apparent, lending the scent a green, lightly herbal quality.

The evolution

The opening arrives with lemon and bergamot at full brightness, clean and immediately legible. Their lively citrus character gives Somerset a crisp, sparkling first impression. As the first citrus note softens, lemongrass takes over with a greener, aromatic character, like crushed leaves warmed in daylight. There isn't a dramatic change of mood. The progression is subtler, shifting gradually rather than moving in distinct stages. Lemongrass keeps the composition fresh while adding a lightly herbal texture to the fading citrus. The final shift belongs to cedar, which pulls the composition down from lively citrus into a dry, woody close. That base lingers without becoming heavy, leaving a composed trail that moves cleanly from bright fruit and peel to green aromatics, then settles into understated wood.