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No 48: Glowing Amber

Meleg Perfumes · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Meleg Perfumes No 48: Glowing Amber is a sweet, resinous women's scent that suits evenings and nights out, with floral and woody sides as well. Moroccan rose absolute, benzoin, Peru balsam and labdanum carry the weight of the scent, while Bourbon vanilla absolute and vanillin sweeten that resinous base. Frankincense and cedarwood add a faintly smoky, woody tone, and geranium and orris concrete support the floral side. Bergamot and vetiver stay in the background. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for nights out and evenings, with leisure wear not far behind. It is positioned as a women's fragrance and has been discontinued. Trussardi The Courtyards of Castello Sforzesco and Jeroboam Ambra have a close profile.

Rose Vert

6.7

DSH Perfumes

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

DSH Perfumes Rose Vert is a fresh, green chypre for women that sets roses against citrus notes, oakmoss and Australian sandalwood. The top holds citrus notes, while the heart gathers Moroccan rose absolute, Rosa centifolia absolute, Bulgarian and Turkish rose otto, damask rose absolute and Bulgarian rose absolute. Rose sits at the centre of the floral accord, lightened by a green, citrusy freshness. In the base, oakmoss and Australian sandalwood give it a woody, earthy footing. Creed Feuilles Vertes and Sisley Eau de Campagne / Country Water have a close profile.