Imitation Woman

It begins with a fierce, metallic shimmer of aldehydes cut by the tart, sticky snap of blackcurrant buds. This initial brightness pivots quickly into a dense floral heart where Madagascan ylang-ylang and orange blossom take precedence over softer jasmine and rose. As the sweetness recedes, the scent anchors itself in incense and dry sandalwood, shedding its powdery fruitiness for a grounded, patchouli-veined finish. It carries an expansive sillage that lingers in the air, shifting from a bright, clean floral to a quiet, meditative wood as the hours pass.