The Mortal Instruments City of Bones Strength by Laurelle London bottle
Laurelle London

The Mortal Instruments City of Bones Strength

Feminine 2013
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Dewberry
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Base notes

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Our take

A cold kitchen window fogs up as the radiator clicks on, and the air inside fills with the bright, crushed scent of raspberries and dewberry. Apple blossom sits lightly over the fruit, softening the tart edges so the room smells like a bowl of fresh fruit placed near a vase of spring flowers. The opening feels lively and slightly wet, as if the fruit was just rinsed under a tap before being set on the table.

As the morning chill lingers, the heart reveals a round, golden peach that melts into the fruit rather than sitting on top of it. The sweetness stays moderate, never heavy, while a fine powdery haze begins to rise from the skin of the fruit. Musk and vanilla arrive together at the base, creating a clean, creamy foundation that wraps the juicy notes in a soft blanket. The powdery accord keeps the composition feeling airy, like a dusting of sugar over a ripe slice rather than a thick syrup.

The vanilla here is smooth and quiet, content to support the peach without demanding attention for itself. Musk adds a gentle warmth that makes the entire space feel lived in and comfortable, a companion to the steam on the glass and the quiet sound of the heating settling into its rhythm. Fruit and cream swirl together in the cool air, the blossom still visible in the mix, the entire room holding onto this specific

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