Merit
Retrospect
What Retrospect smells like
Waxy orris and soft violet powder over clean musk, evoking a forgotten silk dressing gown in a quiet attic room.
Feels like
Dusting of orris powder on a vanity · The waxy scent of vintage lipstick · A freshly laundered silk scarf · A ripe pear glistening with dew · The quiet hum of a luxury hotel · A pearl necklace against soft skin
Mood: Nostalgic, Sophisticated, Serene, Elegant, Intimate
Where to wear it: Luxury hotel lobby, Vintage dressing table, Parisian salon, Art gallery opening
Main accords
musky, powdery, floral, iris, fruity, fresh, sweet, white-floral, earthy, aldehydic
Notes
Top notes: Pear, Ambrette, Aldehydes, Bergamot
Heart notes: Orris, Jasmine, Violet, Rose, Rosemary
Base notes: Musk, Moss, Vanilla