Adeline
Fragrance notes
Character
Raspberry and aldehydes open the composition with a bright, slightly sparkling lift that carries lemon and bergamot through the first minutes. The citrus is clean rather than sharp, and the aldehydes give the fruit a light, airy texture that keeps the opening from feeling heavy or syrupy.
Lily-of-the-valley and ylang-ylang move into the center alongside may rose and jasmine. The white floral blend is soft and rounded, with the rose adding a gentle petal depth while the lily-of-the-valley keeps the heart fresh. It stays powdery without becoming dry, and the floral mix feels classic rather than modern.
Sandalwood and tonka bean form a smooth base that supports the florals with warm, creamy wood and a mild sweetness. Ambreine and vetiver add a quiet earthiness, and musk settles the whole structure into a clean, skin-close finish that retains the earlier raspberry and rose traces.
Pola released Adeline in 1972, and the formula suits a crisp morning walk under bare branches or a cool evening indoors with the windows open. The woody, aromatic accord holds steady while the sweet and powdery facets shift forward and back across the wear.
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