Prélude au Badinage
Fragrance notes
Prélude au Badinage opens with a bright mix of strawberry, grapefruit, rose, and bergamot. The citrus provides a sharp lift while the strawberry adds a soft, edible quality. Rose sits alongside the fruit and keeps the entry point gentle rather than sharp. It feels approachable and lightly sweet.
The heart introduces incense and myrrh. These resinous notes move the fragrance away from the initial fruit. Incense adds a dry, faintly smoky texture. Myrrh contributes a balsamic depth that grounds the lighter top notes and prepares the composition for its heavier base.
Saffron, jasmine, and amber form the drydown. Saffron brings a warm, slightly medicinal spice that blends with the amber. Amber supplies a golden, resinous sweetness that dominates the late stage. Jasmine sits beneath the amber and adds a white floral softness. The overall impression is balsamic, warm, and smoky, with the fruity opening long faded.
Wear this during cool evenings when a resinous, spicy aura fits the air. It suits people who enjoy amber and incense but still want a trace of floral softness.
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