Paris Premieres Roses 2014

Violet and wild rose open with a sharp, green sweetness, neroli lending a whisper of citrus brightness before the composition settles into a lush, creamy heart. Damask rose dominates here, cushioned by the pale, almost soapy whisper of lily-of-the-valley and peony's soft powder—a three-dimensional floral that blooms rather than shouts. As the florals fade, sandalwood and white musk emerge to anchor the drydown, the rose returning in a softer voice, wrapping around warm wood and skin-like musk until only creamy sandalwood and a pale rose memory linger.