Ghost Anise

The striking part is the handoff from fruit to flower. Peach gives the opening a rounded sweetness, but iris keeps it polished rather than syrupy. Orange blossom, white flowers, peony, and jasmine widen that luminous center, then incense adds a thread of smoke. It's a powdery floral design with a shadow beneath it, balancing sweetness against a drier, more mysterious register.

The evolution

The first impression is clean citrus cut with peach and the cool powder of iris. Bergamot brings a fresh, lightly bitter edge, while peach rounds it with a juicy sweetness. Iris adds a soft suede-like texture, making the opening feel polished and composed rather than simply bright. As those notes recede, orange blossom, jasmine, peony, and white flowers gather into a fuller bouquet. Their textures range from clean and airy to softly petaled, with jasmine adding a delicate creaminess as the floral heart becomes more expressive. Incense lends a faint mineral smoke beneath the flowers, creating a subtle contrast. Later, the floral character becomes less pointed and the base comes forward: vanilla softens the air, while amber, oakmoss, myrrh, and woody notes create a darker, earthy trail.