Eau du Sud

By the editors · 2 min readThe first spray brings a shock of Mediterranean greenness—basil and bergamot meeting the sharp brightness of grapefruit. It's immediate and invigorating, like stepping into a shaded herb garden after hours in the sun. The opening feels almost culinary, yet too refined to smell edible.

As it settles, mint mingles with jasmine in an unusual pairing that shouldn't work but does. The citrus persists underneath, lime adding a zesty edge that keeps the florals from turning sweet. There's a coolness here, but not the synthetic chill of sport fragrances—more like the natural coolness of stone walls and wet leaves.

The base brings it down to earth with vetiver and oakmoss, grounding the brightness in something earthy and slightly bitter. Patchouli adds body without turning heavy. This reads distinctly unisex, perhaps leaning masculine, and suits those who prefer their summer scents bracingly fresh rather than beach-ready.