It is a fragrance from the floral chypre olfactory family. The perfumer who created this fragrance is Jean Kerleo.
Top notes:
- aldehydes
- mimosa
- coriander
- spikenard
- melon
- plum
- green notes
- rose
Middle notes:
- orange blossom
- bay leaf
- patchouli
- iris root
- jasmine
- lily of the valley
- cedar
- cardamom
Base notes:
- spices
- sandalwood
- amber
- patchouli
- musk
- civet
- iris root
- oak moss
- vetiver
The top notes are perceived in the first minutes, immediately after applying the perfume. They provide the first impression of the scent, usually very intense, but they last a short time.
The heart or middle notes begin to be perceived after the top notes. Generally, they last 2-3 hours.
The base notes represent the last and most enduring phase of the perfume. They are the notes that the perfume releases before disappearing, normally lasting about 4 hours, but they can last all day.