No. 17 by Jacques Battini bottle
Jacques Battini

No. 17

Feminine 2012
Main accords
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
Base notes

Character

Longevity4.0/5
Sillage3.8/5
Our take

Melon leads the first impression, bright and watery rather than candy-like. It carries a faint rind edge that keeps the fruit from feeling heavy. Rose follows in the heart, soft and rounded, sitting close to the skin instead of blooming outward. The green accord threads through both stages, adding a leafy freshness that prevents the sweetness from becoming flat.

Musk dominates the drydown and defines the fragrance from this point forward. It is a clean, pale musk that wraps around the remaining rose until the flower feels more like a memory than a focal point. The sweetness lingers here, but it stays quiet and powdery. Green notes continue to flicker underneath, giving the base a cool touch that stops it from turning too warm or dense. The overall feel is simple and uncluttered, suited to someone who wants a rose that retreats rather than demands attention. It works best in spring and early summer, or any time the air feels fresh. A pale pink scarf left on a garden bench while the morning dew still clings to the grass.

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