Rose Noir Byredo

Mostly the flower itself, ranging from jammy to green depending on the blend. Underneath that, damp shaded forest floor, green and slightly bitter.

It opens on grapefruit, freesia and red berries, moves through damask rose, raspberry and lily-of-the-valley, and settles on moss, musk and labdanum.

• grapefruit: bitter-fresh citrus, more tart and less sweet than orange
• freesia: light peppery flower, fresh and a little soapy

It lasts well and carries into a room.

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