The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Night Scented Jasmine arrived in 2006, but its roots stretch back to 1806 when John Floris created a jasmine fragrance for the house. The creamy, indolic white flowers of jasmine have long been prized for their ability to perfume an entire garden after sunset, and this scent pays homage to that nocturnal magic. On the skin, the opening offers an immediate burst of green jasmine with a subtle hint of banana-like sweetness typical of the flower. As it settles, the heart reveals deeper, more intoxicating facets of the bloom, with a rich, almost honeyed warmth that feels intimate and enveloping.
The heart of Night Scented Jasmine is a dense garden of white flowers, jasmine at center stage, surrounded by gardenia, ylang-ylang, lily, and mimosa. The base adds warmth without weight: sandalwood, musk, and amber keep the florals grounded rather than floating. Violet leaf and neroli cut through the opening with a green brightness that prevents the composition from feeling heavy. It's a careful balance, enough floral intensity to satisfy, enough freshness to keep it wearable through warmer evenings.
The evolution
The opening arrives quickly: green notes, violet leaf, a bright flash of citrus. Neroli adds a bitter-floral edge that feels clean and alive. Within twenty minutes, the jasmine takes over, sweet, heady, unmistakably present. Gardenia follows, adding creaminess. The florals deepen over the next few hours, with rose and mimosa giving the heart a yellow warmth. By hour three, the base announces itself: sandalwood, musk, and amber settling into the skin. The drydown is intimate, close, lasting through an evening. On fabric, a faint trace remains until morning.
Cultural impact
Floris London's Night Scented Jasmine, launched in 2006, represents the British perfumery house's continued devotion to florals across more than 270 years of documented history. The fragrance connects to the house's 1806 jasmine composition, reflecting how the brand has maintained its floral expertise from the Georgian era through modern times. The scent opens with bright, dewy jasmine petals that carry a fresh, slightly green character, like stems just snipped from the vine.
