Irresistible Rose Velvet Givenchy

Mostly the flower itself, ranging from jammy to green depending on the blend. Underneath that, dry and warm, like cedar shavings or the inside of a wooden drawer.

It opens on black currant, moves through rose water, rose and iris, and settles on patchouli and woodsy notes.

• black currant: tart purple fruit with a green, faintly sulphurous edge. Often labelled cassis
• rose: the flower itself, landing anywhere between jammy and fresh green depending on the variety used

It lasts an average amount of time 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.