The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
R.S is a 2025 fragrance from Under The Pergola, composed by Sian Lee for women and men. Its central idea lives in the tension between rose and salt: Damask Rose meets Blackcurrant, Salt and Citruses at the top, creating a floral entrance with a cool, mineral edge. Turkish Rose, Peony and Lily of the Valley deepen that first impression into a more delicate heart. Nothing about the composition needs extra decoration. The contrast does the talking.
The unusual part is the handoff from bright fruit and salt into layered florals. Blackcurrant gives the rose a dark, tart edge, while Lily of the Valley keeps the heart light. Iris and Cashmeran then pull the composition toward a soft, woody musk, giving the final trail more weight than a simple floral would have on its own.
The evolution
The opening arrives with the energy of rose petals brushed by sea air: Damask Rose, Blackcurrant, Salt and Citruses make the first impression crisp, fruity and a little mineral. As that brightness softens, Turkish Rose, Peony and Lily of the Valley move forward, turning the scent into a clean white-floral moment. The drydown is quieter and more tactile. White Musk, Iris, Woody Notes and Cashmeran leave a gentle rose-and-wood trace rather than a loud floral declaration. Across a 4-6 hour wear, it settles close to the skin, polished and composed, with the cool floral character still clear the next day.
Cultural impact
R.S enters fragrance culture as a contemporary floral-woody-musk scent with a cool salt-and-citrus edge. Its appeal is especially clear for wearers who want floral polish without sweetness, a balance that sits comfortably between airy daily dressing and quietly memorable evening wear.
The House
UNDER THE PERGOLAUNDER THE PERGOLA is a new fragrance house with a compact, intriguing catalogue emerging between 2023 and 2026. Led by perfumer Sian, the brand pairs the intimacy of a shaded garden with compositions made for close, personal wearing. Its name suggests a place to pause, where scent becomes part of the atmosphere rather than a distant performance.
The Creator
Sian LeeThere is not enough verified information to define Sian Lee’s technique or preferred ingredients. The available notes name no materials, extraction methods, composition styles, or performance priorities that can be confidently linked to this perfumer.
