First Kiss

The initial bright lavender and peach notes fade within an hour, revealing a creamy, resinous heart of myrrh and jasmine. The final dry-down is dominated by a warm, sweet blend of vanilla, sandalwood, and tonka bean that clings to skin for several hours, providing a cozy finish suitable for autumn evenings.

While it is a lovely fragrance, the strength of the amber and patchouli notes might be too intense for small, enclosed office spaces. It performs better as a signature for casual outings or evening events where you want a more noticeable, warm, and inviting trail.

As an extrait de parfum, it performs quite well, typically lasting eight to ten hours on well-moisturized skin. The vanilla and sandalwood base notes are particularly tenacious, often lingering on fabric or hair for even longer, making it a reliable choice for long days or nights.

The projection is quite strong during the first three hours, easily filling an arm's length radius. After that period, it settles into a more intimate sillage that leaves a pleasant, soft trail of amber and almond as you move, ensuring you are noticed without overwhelming everyone in the room.

The warmth of the tonka bean and myrrh accords makes this fragrance shine during fall and winter. The deeper, resinous qualities provide a comforting presence in cooler air, although the floral top notes mean it can also function as a sophisticated transition scent for early spring.

I recommend sampling first. While the vanilla and peach notes are generally crowd-pleasing, the inclusion of myrrh and patchouli creates a specific balsamic quality that may not suit everyone's personal chemistry. Testing it for a full day will show you how those base notes behave on your skin.

Its rich vanilla and sandalwood base acts as a great foundation. You can layer it with a lighter citrus or rose-heavy scent to cut through the balsamic weight if you want to wear it during the day or in warmer weather, adding a bit of freshness to the composition.

The depth of the middle and base notes makes it an excellent choice for evening wear. The floral heart keeps it romantic enough for dinner dates, while the heavy base ensures it stands out against cold night air. It works for day wear if applied sparingly.

First Kiss is more resinous and balsamic than typical sugary floral gourmands due to the heavy use of myrrh and tonka bean. It avoids the candy-like sweetness found in many modern releases, opting instead for a mature, amber-heavy profile that feels more rooted and grounding.

This fragrance suits anyone who enjoys a mature, long-lasting floral profile with a heavy, gourmand-adjacent base. It appeals particularly to those who find standard fruity florals too fleeting and want something with the performance that an extrait de parfum provides for special occasions.