285

Sweet, floral and warm, 285 follows the gourmand-floral style many people know well. Blackcurrant and pear open with juicy brightness. Then the floral heart arrives: powdery iris, creamy jasmine and orange blossom, soft and a little sunny. The base is where the sweetness sits. Praline and vanilla melt into patchouli and tonka bean, leaving a cosy, sugared finish with a bit of earthy depth to keep it grown-up. The house describes it as a sweet and floral scent with a warm character, and that is how it reads. It suits evenings, social events and special occasions, and it is easy enough to wear every day if you like sweeter perfumes. Use a lighter hand at a desk and a fuller application at night. It is happiest in autumn and winter, though the iris and orange blossom keep it from feeling heavy in spring. As an eau de parfum it wears close and soft at first, then lingers as a warm vanilla haze. Bottom line: a sweet, floral, cosy scent for evenings and treats.