There are fragrances that feel like decoration… and then there are the ones that feel like presence. Defense is the latter: a warm, radiant shield you wear close to the skin—equal parts tenderness and power, like a smile that says I’m kind… and I’m not to be tested.

It begins with a decadent, almost cinematic entrance. Red fruits gleam like jewel-tones in candlelight, kissed by a refined splash of cognac—smooth, spirited, and quietly luxurious. A slow drizzle of honey follows, golden and addictive, but never naive. Then comes the twist: a dark, glossy thread of licorice, giving the sweetness a mysterious edge. Ginger sparks—bright, peppery, alive—while grapefruit flashes through like a clean blade of light, keeping everything crisp and intentional. It’s a delicious opening, but with structure. Not dessert—devotion with discipline.

As the warmth rises, the heart reveals itself like the inside of a velvet-lined chamber. Myrrh smolders—resinous and sacred, like embers glowing beneath silk. Hay adds a sunlit softness, a dry, comforting hum that feels surprisingly intimate—warm skin after a long day, linen warmed by sunlight. Floating through it all is orange blossom, luminous and creamy, paired with night-blooming jasmine—that intoxicating, after-dark floral that feels like walking through a garden when everyone else is asleep. The florals don’t play “pretty.” They play spellbinding—soft, radiant, and quietly commanding.

Then the base arrives, and this is where Defense earns its name. Tonka bean rolls in with a gentle, vanilla-kissed sweetness—warm, plush, and soothing like a promise kept. Peru balsam and benzoin deepen the glow, balsamic and resin-rich, as if the fragrance is slowly building a sanctuary around you. Labdanum adds that classic amber depth—sticky, golden, and sensuous—while red amber pulses underneath like a low, steady heartbeat. Finally, musk and leather appear—not loud, not harsh—just a smooth, confident finish that feels like polished armor under a cashmere coat: elegant, grounded, and undeniably magnetic.

The vibe: amber-sweet and honeyed, fruity at the edges, woody in the core, balsamic and resinous through the finish—spiced with warmth, sharpened with freshness, and softened with a vanilla-tonka glow.
The feeling: protected, desired, and completely in control.

Defense isn’t about hiding.
It’s about walking into the world with your softness intact—
and your power fully visible.