Arlington Kölnisch Wasser £42 - D R Harris London

Picked this up for daily wear and the citrus opening is bright without being sharp, settles into something really pleasant by mid-afternoon. It lasts a solid six or seven hours on me, which feels right for the price. I’ve already had two people ask what I’m wearing.

The citrus top note is bright without being sharp, and the fern base gives it a proper old-school gentleman’s feel that lasts well into the evening. I’ve worn it to the office and out to dinner, and it sits just right for both.

The fern note really anchors the citrus so it doesn’t go sharp, and it lasts through an evening out without shouting. I’d say it’s more of a refined daytime scent than a heavy night one, but that’s exactly why I keep reaching for it.