Selene (SEΛENE)
Fragrance notes
Character
Grapefruit peel and Calabrian bergamot open Selene (SEΛENE) with a bright, sunlit sharpness that feels like standing near a window at midday. Petitgrain adds a green, slightly bitter edge to keep the citrus from becoming too cheerful. The floral heart arrives with orange blossom and jasmine sambac, both rich and heady, while violet lends a soft powder that settles across the skin. Praline weaves through the white petals with a gentle sweetness that never turns heavy. Musk and ambergris in the base bring a warm, animalic breath that gives the flowers a living texture. Sandalwood and cedar ground the blend with a dry, creamy wood that lingers in the background. The overall impression is a white floral that carries a faint salty warmth, as if the blossoms were gathered near the sea.
Christina Koutsoudaki composed this Manos Gerakinis release for women who enjoy florals with a woody, musky backbone. It suits someone who likes a perfume that feels both polished and slightly untamed, where the sweetness is balanced by natural grit. The powdery violet and praline make it approachable, while the ambergris keeps it from smelling like a standard bouquet. Wear it when you want a scent that matches a bright room filled with natural light, where the air feels clear and the day is ahead of you. It is a good choice for those who find pure citrus too thin and pure gourmand too thick, sitting instead in the space where white flowers meet warm wood.
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