Reflection

Floral, creamy and refined. Inspired by Reflection.

A bright floral opening with jasmine and neroli, that turns creamy almost immediately through iris and sandalwood. Soft and civilised from beginning to end — never sharp, never sweet.

How it develops

Rosemary, pink pepper and petitgrain open green and aromatic, lightly bitter, a short run-up that makes the fragrance sound well-groomed straight away. The heart is floral but not sweet: jasmine and neroli, white and bright, with orris (iris) making it powdery and creamy and ylang-ylang adding a warm, faintly banana-like edge. The base is wood, and little else: sandalwood for the creaminess, cedar and vetiver for the dryness, patchouli for a bit of earth. Flowers on wood, without sugar.

Who it's for, and when

Unisex, wearable for him and her. Four seasons, day and evening; at its best in autumn and winter. One of our most wearable niche fragrances. Love white flowers but want them softer and sweeter, see P-90. Looking for iris and wood in a more classic men's form, D-130 is the neighbour.

How to wear it

Two to three sprays on neck and wrists, on moisturised skin. Don't rub — iris is a delicate note. One spray on a shirt collar keeps it near all working day.