I work in emergency medicine and the stress is relentless. This isn't a cure but it genuinely helps me decompress after a shift. The vetiver and oud base is grounding in a way that's hard to explain — it just brings you back to yourself.

I was expecting something that smells like a candle. This doesn't. It's earthy, slightly bitter, very grounding. I use it when I'm in back-to-back meetings and need to stay level. It works.

Not for everyone — the scent is quite masculine and earthy. But if that's your thing it's excellent. I feel noticeably calmer within a few minutes of applying it.