Idôle

Pear, rose and white musk. Inspired by Idôle.

Pear and bergamot make the opening fresh and lightly juicy, rose and jasmine form an airy, almost soapy heart, and white musk rounds it off. Smells clean and modern — the perfume equivalent of freshly laundered linen.

How it develops

Pear, bergamot and pink pepper open fresh and juicy, with a light prickle keeping it away from sweetness. The heart is two flowers, and no more: rose and jasmine, airy, clean, more a scented candle in a bathroom than a bouquet in a vase. The base is where the clean impression comes from — white musk up front, with vanilla softening it, patchouli laying a little depth underneath and cedar for a dry finish. From fruit to flower to linen.

Who it's for, and when

Four seasons, daytime and the office. A safe choice if you don't want sweet fragrances. Looking for clean and floral but lighter still, with peony, see C-250. Want the same freshness with a sweet, meringue-like finish, J-160 is the sister.

How to wear it

Three sprays on neck and wrists, on moisturised skin — projection is moderate, so you can. Don't rub. One spray on your clothing keeps the musk until evening.