Love Hope

Blackcurrant and orange make an unusual opening for a floral: juicy, tart and sunny all at once. The blackcurrant gives a deep purple fruitiness and the orange a bright, sweet zest, so the first impression is lively. Rose and jasmine then take over the heart, the rose full and soft and the jasmine white and creamy, and the fruit carries through to keep them from turning too sweet. Patchouli, vetiver and musk finish it. The patchouli and vetiver add earth and a dry, green depth that anchors the flowers, and the musk smooths everything into a clean skin scent. Intensity is medium, while projection and wear are low, so the fruity opening is clear on application and the scent then settles close. It is easiest to wear in spring and summer, on casual days and at the office, and it is soft enough for dates. Evening formality and cold weather ask for more than it can give. It makes a pretty, romantic everyday spray for anyone who likes fruit with their roses.