Fleur de Chine
Fragrance notes
Character
Magnolia gives Fleur de Chine a luminous opening, joined by the brisk lift of bergamot and clementine. White peach and plum add a soft, juicy edge, while hyacinth brings a cool green tone that keeps the first impression airy. Its longevity is moderate, with enough presence for a fair stretch of wear. The sillage forms a modest bubble, easy to notice in close conversation without taking over the setting.
As the scent settles, tea rose, peony, jasmine, and wisteria create a broad floral heart with a graceful, slightly dewy feel. Tea lends a quiet leafy shade, and vetiver adds a fine, dry line beneath the petals. The base turns warmer through amber, benzoin, styrax, cedar, and hinoki wood, giving the composition a smooth woody frame. I picture a pale lacquered tea table beside an open garden door, with petals gathered in a porcelain dish. That image captures its balance of polished floral richness and fresh air.
Fleur de Chine suits someone who enjoys refined florals with fruit, citrus, and a gentle amber finish. Its soft structure works especially well for daytime, office settings, lunches, and relaxed outdoor plans. Spring is its natural home, while autumn also brings out the depth of the woods and resins. Summer can suit it when the application stays measured, and winter gives the florals a quieter, more delicate role. Launched in 2013, it carries a dressed-up elegance that still feels approachable.
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