Bvlgari Rose Essentielle

Mostly the flower itself, ranging from jammy to green depending on the blend. Underneath that, soft and dusty, somewhere between face powder and clean laundry.

It opens on rose, violet and blackberry, moves through taif rose, mimosa and jasmine, and settles on musk, sandalwood and patchouli.

• rose: the flower itself, landing anywhere between jammy and fresh green depending on the variety used
• violet: powdery sweet flower with a green leafy edge, much like violet sweets

It lasts well and sits close to the skin after the first hour.

Built from the note listing and the measured performance figures. We have not smelled this one.