Meili 2
Fragrance notes
Character
Meili 2 begins with a hurdle that many will find immediate. The opening combines bergamot and ravensara in a sharp, medicinal citric snap that feels slightly abrasive on first contact. This bright, almost clinical edge takes a moment to settle down, and during that brief window the fragrance can read as harsh rather than inviting. It asks for patience before the softer elements arrive.
Once that initial sting recedes, the composition transforms into a rich, resinous cloak built around rose, labdanum, and vanilla. The heart of the rose is not fresh or dewy. It is dark and saturated, supported by the heavy, animalic weight of castoreum and the dry curl of incense. Combined with amberwood and vetiver, the blend creates a dense, balsamic texture that feels suited to a quiet street after rainfall when the sky is low and the air is cold. The white musk and powdery facets soften the edges just enough to keep the blend from becoming purely savage, but this remains a bold statement. It is for the person who wants to be enveloped in a smoky, amber-heavy aura that feels substantial against wool coats and dim lighting. A velvet curtain pulled shut against the outside world.
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