Novellista 2020 Edp

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Silk Destiny

by Marie Huguenot

Novellista Silk Destiny is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Marie Huguenot. Silk Destiny opens with Pear, Tangerine, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Elemi, and Amber. Novellista's Silk Destiny carries a Statement verdict, a rose-led wear.

This one's a divisive floral. Some find a pleasant fresh rose, others get headache-inducing jasmine or 'grandma's cheap soap'. It's not a safe blind buy, so sample before committing, unless you're specifically after a 'laundry day meets hair salon' vibe.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Floral
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
Silk Destiny Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12%
Floral 27%
Fruity 12%
Green 5%
Sweet 26%
Warm 14%
Woody 16%
Earthy 10%
Animalic 5%
Fresh 13%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Rose
100%
White Floral
76%
Fruity
71%
Citrus
67%
Sweet
67%

Notes

Top Notes

Pear 38% Tangerine 33% Pink Pepper 29%

Heart Notes

Rose 44% Jasmine 34% Patchouli 23%

Base Notes

Amber 34% Sandalwood 34% Elemi 32%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Fall Winter

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and 'clean laundry' character make it potentially suitable for the office or casual wear, though some find it too strong. The prominent floral notes, especially jasmine and rose, don't lend themselves well to formal events or sporty activities.

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About

Silk Destiny opens with a juicy burst of pear and tangerine, brightened by a whisper of pink pepper. The heart unfurls into a dominant, dewy rose, often accompanied by a strong, sometimes overwhelming, jasmine. A grounding base of sandalwood, elemi, and amber tries to add depth, but struggles against the persistent floral-cleanliness, which some perceive as soapy or synthetic.

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