Maison Francis Kurkdjian A La Rose

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 calabrian bergamot and california orange, moves through bulgarian rose, grasse rose and violet, and settles on musk and cedar.

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