The drydown is where this really shines—that classic chypre backbone softened by something cool and coppery that lingers for hours. I’ve worn it three days straight and keep catching whiffs of that metallic edge that just feels modern.

The opening hit is sharp and metallic, but it settles into a warm, classic chypre depth that lasts through a full workday. That copper note is unlike anything else in my collection, and the sillage is confident without being loud.

I’ve worn a lot of chypres over the years, but this one feels genuinely modern—that copper note gives it a sharp, metallic edge that cuts through the classic mossy base without losing the old-school depth. Lasted a full workday on my skin and got a compliment from a colleague.