Golden Myrrh

Picture a bowl of ripe apricots on a windowsill beside a lit stick of incense. Golden Myrrh opens with soft winter spices and goes straight into sweet, succulent apricot, which is the loudest part of the first minutes. A hint of rose sits behind the fruit and softens it, so it feels rounded rather than sharp. The heart then turns resinous. Frankincense brings a warm, slightly smoky glow, like a hug rather than a church, and it pulls the sweetness towards something more grown up and a little devotional. The base is creamy sandalwood and amber, which keep the dry-down smooth, golden and woody. Overall it reads as a woody, elegant, refined scent that is quite sweet for the first hour and more resinous afterwards. It is an eau de parfum in a 100 ml bottle, a limited edition in the Discover range, and it has already climbed into the top few bestselling women's perfumes where it is sold. The sweetness suits cold weather best, from autumn into winter. Wear reports are still scarce, so expect moderate lasting power in line with the rest of the range, and a reapplication in the afternoon. It sits in the fruity incense and amber corner, an easy way to try that style at a very small price. If you do not enjoy sweet apricot, spray it on skin before buying, because the fruit leads for a good while.