My Pearls by The Merchant of Venice bottle
The Merchant of Venice

My Pearls

4.1/5 · 566 votes Feminine 2020
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
Base notes
MahonialSylkolide

Character

Longevity3.5/5
Sillage2.9/5
Day98
Night50
Spring100
Fall72
Winter72
Summer68
Our take

My Pearls opens with a spritz of violet leaves and cassis that reads like a green, almost metallic whisper, quickly softened by a pop of pink pepper that never turns harsh. The heart blooms into a bouquet of white flowers, rose, and lily of the valley, but this is no dewy garden. It feels polished, restrained, as if the florals have been dipped in a light, ozonic varnish. The base brings tonka bean and sandalwood forward, with Mahonial and Sylkolide lending a synthetic, clean-musk aura that keeps everything from tipping into grandma territory. The cedar adds a quiet spine.

The overall impression is a strand of freshwater pearls laid on a silk cushion. It is neither heavy nor cloying, but it is distinctly synthetic in a way that feels intentional, like a sharp, aquatic version of a classic white floral. It rides the line between niche and mainstream, but the longevity (3.54) and sillage (2.93) tell the story: this is a polite waft, not a roar. It works beautifully for spring and transitions well into summer, autumn, and winter, though it lacks the presence for a big night out. Who should wear it? The woman who wants to smell expensive without announcing herself from across the room. Who should skip? Anyone craving intensity or a natural, earthbound floral. Perfect for a brunch, a quiet date, or a day at the office where you want to leave a gentle, clean trail.

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