Soft Stroke For Women

Soft Stroke opens on a fresh, green-fruity lift of green tangerine and dewy violet leaves, threaded immediately with the rich rose oil that anchors the whole composition. The heart is a graceful, opulent floral bouquet, juicy peach folded into peony and freesia, lending a soft, rounded femininity. It settles onto a warm, comfortable base of amber and musk with a powdery touch of syringa for a sensual, lingering finish. Set beside the original Tender Touch, the Perfume Parlour interpretation keeps that gracious rose-and-peach floral character recognisable but reads a touch flatter and sweeter, missing some of the seamless polish of the original's drydown. Longevity is moderate for the price, with the projection settling close to the skin after the first hour. For a few pounds it delivers that romantic, feminine floral signature faithfully, an easy elegant pick for spring and autumn days, soft dates and the office.