La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire

Mostly the flower itself, ranging from jammy to green depending on the blend. Underneath that, bright and zesty, like fresh orange or lemon peel.

It opens on bergamot, orange and stems greens, moves through damask rose, rose and rose water, and settles on ambroxan, musk and sandalwood.

• bergamot: bright citrus peel, sharper and greener than orange. The note that makes Earl Grey tea smell the way it does
• orange: round, sweet citrus. Warmer and less cutting than lemon

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.