Walk on Air Sunset.

Walk on Air Sunset arrived in 2017, imagined by perfumer Rodrigo Flores‑Roux for Kate Spade’s playful yet sophisticated line. The name captures the fleeting moment when daylight fades into a soft, pastel sky, a concept that mirrors the brand’s belief that joy colors life. Drawing on the house’s love of bright colour, the scent was crafted to feel like a sunset‑kissed garden, where citrus and green tea mingle with delicate florals.

Choosing bergamot, mandarin orange and tea leaf gives the opening a crisp, sun‑lit freshness, while blackcurrant adds a subtle tartness that prevents the citrus from slipping into sweetness. The heart’s quartet of jasmine, orchid, freesia and violet creates a white‑floral bouquet that feels airy yet anchored, and the base of musk, ambrette, sandalwood and cedar grounds the composition with a soft, creamy woodiness that lingers like the last light of day.

The first fifteen minutes burst with sparkling bergamot and mandarin, instantly brightened by tea leaf’s green snap and a whisper of blackcurrant that tingles the nose. Around the quarter‑hour mark the floral heart blooms; jasmine and orchid lend creamy elegance, freesia adds a crisp green edge, and violet softens everything with powdery grace. As the scent settles into the dry‑down, the musk and ambrette seed a gentle animalic warmth, while sandalwood and cedar lay a smooth, woody foundation that clings lightly to skin for the remaining four to six hours, leaving a faint, comforting trail.

Since its 2017 debut, Walk on Air Sunset has become a favourite among Kate Spade fans seeking a light, seasonal scent. Its bright‑green profile places it alongside modern floral‑woody musks, yet the tea‑leaf nuance gives it a distinct edge that’s often praised in casual brunch and garden‑party settings.