Fiore del Dragone

Fiore del Dragone arrives as a confection wrapped in silk—sweeter and more indulgent than its name's mystique might suggest. The bitter almond opening creates a subtle almond-paste quality that prevents the apricot from becoming cloying; there's a slight green, almost nutty resistance that grounds what could otherwise topple into dessert territory. But this is only the briefest resistance. The heart unfolds with an almost suffocating floral density: jasmine and tuberose meet ylang ylang in a warm, buttery embrace, whilst orange blossom adds a whisper of zest that cuts through the heavier florals like sunlight through honeyed glass. The real character emerges in how the amber accord—that powdery, creamy quality—binds everything into a skin scent that feels both intimate and slightly old-fashioned, as though you've found an antique bottle of something your grandmother once wore.

This is a fragrance for those who don't shy away from sweetness but demand structure within it. It suits the quiet confidence of someone wearing vintage jewellery, or the languid warmth of an evening indoors with incense and candlelight. The powdery base notes suggest a certain refinement—there's no sticky sweetness here, but rather a refined gourmand quality that whispers rather than shouts. Wear it when you want to be enveloped rather than noticed, though those close enough will catch the amber-musk whisper that lingers on your skin.