Maison Alhambra Perseus Exclusif

Mostly sweet marzipan, sometimes with a cherry-like edge. Underneath that, dry and warm, like cedar shavings or the inside of a wooden drawer.

It opens on heliotrope, cardamom and red pepper, moves through almond, lavender and jasmine, and settles on guaiac wood, sandalwood and vanilla.

• heliotrope: powdery almond and vanilla flower, close to marzipan and baby powder
• cardamom: cool green spice with an aromatic, almost soapy lift

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.