1651 (Boscobel Rose)
Fragrance notes
Character
1651 (Boscobel Rose) opens with a bright spray of pink grapefruit that cuts through the soft petal of rose and violet. Geranium adds a green, slightly peppery edge to the top layer, keeping the citrus from leaning too sharp. The initial impression is a fresh floral that carries a clean, uplifting energy straight from the first application.
The heart deepens into a rich, gourmand floral built around Damask rose. Loukhoum and honey introduce a thick, sugary sweetness that blends with creamy vanilla. This phase feels dense and slightly powdery, as the rose becomes more prominent and wraps around the softer white floral hints of jasmine sambac and magnolia. Benzoin in the base reinforces the amber accord, adding a warm resinous weight that grounds the entire composition.
The scent suits a walk through a garden where the air still carries a chill, or a quiet evening indoors when the heat is turned up and the windows are fogged. It is a heavy, indulgent rose that sits close to the skin with its sugar and resin. The fragrance is best for those who enjoy their florals thick with honey and vanilla, rather than a light, dewy petal. It smells like a handful of rose petals pressed into a bowl of powdered sugar.
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