Ballerina No 5
Fragrance notes
Character
Ballerina No 5 opens with a bright tangerine that feels sunlit against the pale green of fig. Rose sits beside it, fresh and dewy rather than heavy. Orange blossom adds a clean white sparkle that lifts the entrance without turning sharp. The first impression is cheerful and light on the wrist.
Litchi brings a juicy softness into the heart, where Turkish rose returns with more depth than it showed at the start. Almond blossom and heliotrope create a gentle powder that rests on violet. The middle feels like a silk wrap caught in warm air. Benzoin and tonka bean lead the drydown with a smooth vanilla warmth. Patchouli stays in the background, giving the base a faint earthy grip. Guaiac wood and cedar add a dry polish that keeps the sweetness from becoming a flat line. The rose lingers here in its Turkish form, darker and more rooted than the opening flower. This part of the fragrance has space to breathe and change.
The whole composition suits someone who enjoys a rose that moves through fruit and powder without losing its thread. It feels at home in a room filled with morning light and pale wood floors. The scent is a balcony lined with terracotta pots, where petals have fallen across a bowl of cut fruit.
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