Sagittarius

The heart of Sagittarius holds six notes, but the architecture is surprisingly legible. Petitgrain and pink tulip do quiet, essential work, the petitgrain adding a green-bitter edge that keeps the sweetness honest, the tulip contributing a soft spice that distinguishes the rose from standard floral arrangements. Narcissus adds an unexpected dimension, lending an autumnal coolness that prevents the whole thing from reading as purely summery. The pyramid is modest in height but the layers actually speak to each other, creating a dialogue between green and sweet, between sharp and soft.

The evolution

The opening announces itself quickly, magnolia and lily cutting through with cool, almost watery clarity. For the first fifteen minutes the fragrance feels crisp, almost sharp. Then the peach arrives, and everything softens. The heart unfolds over the next two hours: rose and jasmine emerge gradually, the petitgrain revealing itself as a subtle counterweight to the sweetness. By hour three, the amber begins to dominate, wrapping the florals in a warm, slightly powdery embrace. The drydown settles into something intimate, the floral warmth lingering in the air like the memory of a sunlit afternoon fading into evening.