Arc-en-Ciel № 19
Fragrance notes
Character
The morning sun warms the terrace table where a sliced grapefruit sits beside a bowl of ripe pears and kiwi. Pink pepper dusts the air with a gentle heat that keeps the fruit from leaning flat. Black currant and pineapple add a deep, tangy juice to the mix, while rhubarb pulls the edge sharp so the opening feels bright rather than sugary. The scene smells alive, like a market stall at the peak of the day, with fresh and citrus accords leading the way through the warm air.
Watermelon and peach arrive next, soft and watery, carried by freesia and lily that sway through the space like a light breeze. Jasmine sits in the background, smooth and floral, while cyclamen adds a clean, slightly powdery lift that keeps the heart from becoming heavy. The fruity and floral notes blend into the aquatic accord, creating a feeling of cool water on skin that has been in the sun. Cedar begins to show through the sweetness, bringing a dry, woody line that grounds the juicy middle and gives the air a calm, aromatic structure.
Sandalwood joins the cedar, smooth and pale, while musk wraps the entire scene in a soft, close layer that makes the garden feel quiet and personal. The sweetness stays present but never cloys, held in place by the woody base and the faint bite of pink pepper that lingers from the start. Freesia and jasmine continue to bloom against the fruit, and the rhubarb still cuts through the peach and watermelon with a green, tart flicker that keeps the entire moment
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