The olfactory transition from Bolu to Virginia is a study in wood and water. In Bolu, the pine is aggressive, sharpened by the mountain air. In Virginia, the cedar is heavier, tempered by humidity. My loyalty lies with the Bergamot—the sharp, marine clarity that cuts through the woods. To travel the world is to collect a library of scents. Eventually, one must stop collecting and start distilling. The goal is a fragrance that smells like the exact moment a mountain forest meets the sea.