Rose Silence

Blackcurrant strikes first with tart immediacy, its slightly resinous character blooming alongside mandarin's zesty brightness—a moment of almost startling fruitiness that makes you question whether this is truly rose-centred. Within seconds, the mandarin's citric edge softens, revealing warmer, almost honeyed undertones, whilst blackcurrant settles into something deeper and less volatile.

The Damask rose finally emerges with quiet conviction, its powdery, slightly indolic character harmonising with the lingering fruit notes. The rose never dominates the space—instead, it orchestrates a delicate balance where mandarin's sweetness and blackcurrant's dark, currant-leaf greenness create a complex floral framework. This phase is the fragrance's true heart, where all elements sing together without hierarchy.

Kashmiri musk and sandalwood surface with creamy, almost skin-like warmth, whilst patchouli adds a faint earthiness that prevents the composition from becoming purely powdery. The rose retreats slightly, now more about memory than presence, as the musk becomes increasingly tender and intimate. What lingers is a soft, subtly sweet embrace—more whisper than projection, quietly commanding attention from those close enough to notice.