Cloud 9

Roads — Cloud 9 is a fragrance caught between two worlds: the crisp, almost medicinal clarity of chamomile opening onto a powdery floral heart that feels distinctly soft-focus and diffused. The geranium and hedione combination creates something neither particularly green nor particularly rosy, instead settling into that hazy middle ground where florals become almost abstract—less garden bloom, more the memory of flowers seen through gauze. The lily of the valley and jasmine amplify this powdery quality, with the hedione acting as a synthetic brightener that prevents the florals from becoming heavy or indolic. There's a cleanliness here that borders on soapy, underpinned by the synthetic accords that comprise more than half the fragrance's character.

The sandalwood base attempts to anchor what's otherwise quite ethereal. Rather than delivering creamy, buttery Mysore characteristics, it reads as a soft woody scaffold supporting vanilla and amber that lean distinctly towards confectionery rather than rich amber resin. The musk adds a subtle skin-scent quality, pulling everything closer to the body. This is a fragrance for those seeking comfort in softness rather than projection—someone who appreciates powdery florals without the vintage heaviness, who wants their scent to feel like a second skin rather than an announcement. It suits the person wearing vintage slip dresses in autumn, someone drawn to minimalist beauty and understatement.