The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Diane Pernet launched her fragrance collection in 2014. The debut composition carries clove at its center, an ingredient chosen for its assertive presence and distinctive warmth. The opening impression arrives with clarity and intent, unapologetic in its character. What follows is a layered interplay of spices, each note asserting itself before yielding to the next. Musk provides an earthy foundation that extends the composition's reach, while juniper offers a cool, aromatic counterpoint that prevents the warmth from becoming overwhelming. The result is a fragrance built on contrast, where sharp and soft, cool and warm, exist in deliberate balance.
Clove anchors the entire structure. With a warmth that can approach medicinal territory, clove commands attention in a way that feels deliberate rather than accidental. Nutmeg adds a sweet-spicy depth that rounds the edge without softening it. The combination creates a resonance that evolves as the fragrance settles into the skin. Musk holds everything together with an earthy warmth that lingers long after the initial impression fades, binding the sharper notes into a cohesive whole. Juniper provides the counterpoint: cool, aromatic, almost green enough to pull against the warmth.
The evolution
Wanted opens fast. The juniper arrives sharp and cool, cutting through with a brightness that immediately establishes the fragrance's direction. Clove follows closely, warm and resinous, with a slight numbing quality that adds an edge. As the initial moments pass, the warmth becomes more established. Nutmeg enters the composition, sweetening the spice without diluting it. Musk builds underneath, earthy, warm, quietly smoky. The combination settles into something resinous and grounded, the brightness of the opening giving way to deeper, more intimate notes. The scent remains close to the skin over time, intimate rather than projecting. What persists is a dry, musky warmth with traces of spice that suggests itself rather than announces itself.
Cultural impact
Wanted occupies a particular space in the fragrance landscape. The clove-forward opening is bold enough to distinguish itself from softer, more easily approachable options. Its smoky, spicy warmth performs especially well in cooler months and evening wear, where the richer notes can unfold without competing for attention. The composition invites wearers who appreciate a scent with a clear point of view, one that presents its character rather than asking permission. There is something in its unapologetic warmth and spice that suggests confidence without being aggressive.
