12: Kombawa Cloudless / Sans Nuages

The top is frankincense and kaffir lime: a citrus brightness set against a cool, resinous note. In the heart, jasmine and hyacinth open up the floral side, and the scent turns softer and a little greener. The base is white musk and gaiac wood; the musk gives a clean, smooth ground while the gaiac wood adds a light woody depth. The spicy accord never takes over and stays in the background, leaving the fresh feel intact.