The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
TASTE OF KISS arrived in 2018 with a name that says everything. Black rose and vanilla form the core, submerged in the bright tartness of pear and lychee, the way a kiss lingers in the air even after someone's gone. The sweetness of the rose petals mingles with the creamy depth of vanilla, while the fruit notes add a sparkling lift that keeps the composition feeling fresh and alive. There's a soft, edible quality to the blend that makes it feel intimate and inviting, like a whispered secret rather than a bold statement.
The structure is what makes this one interesting. Most fruity-gourmands open bright and fade sweet, but Taste of Kiss threads the needle differently. Black rose, darker, more complex than a standard rose, anchors the heart while vanilla orchid softens it. Passion fruit and strawberry keep the middle from getting heavy. Then the base arrives: praline, caramel, and a whisper of incense that stops the sweetness from becoming syrupy. It's a fragrance that knows what it wants to be and doesn't second-guess itself.
The evolution
It opens with a burst of bright citrus, bergamot and Minneola tangelo cutting through before the fruit takes over. Pear arrives first, then strawberry and passion fruit tumbling in, sweet but not cloying. The vanilla orchid appears, softening everything. Black rose shows up like it owns the room, not loud, just present. By the second hour, praline and caramel have settled into the skin, with incense and papyrus keeping the warmth grounded. The drydown is where this fragrance earns its name: sweet, intimate, the kind of smell that lives in your collar long after you've taken the bottle off the dresser. On most skin types the scent holds steady for hours, its warmth gradually deepening as the initial fruit fades and the gourmand base takes over.
Cultural impact
Taste of Kiss brings together a rich blend of notes that create something warm and inviting. The combination of black rose and vanilla with pear and lychee gives it a sweet, gourmand character that feels both modern and timeless. Wearers have picked up on similarities to La Nuit Trésor, finding in Taste of Kiss a fragrance that captures that same indulgent spirit. The overall effect is one of cozy warmth, a scent that wraps around you like something familiar and cherished.
