Fleur Defendue

It hits with the immediate bitterness of wormwood and fresh green stems, quickly softened by the sweetness of strawberry leaf and a sharp, anise-touched cherry. This is a rhythmic shift from garden-grown foliage to a soft, powdery heart of mimosa and violet. A base of almond and musk provides a quiet, skin-anchored finish that holds through a workday without becoming intrusive or cloying. The peony note weaves through the middle, providing a light, petal-thin floral layer that keeps the heavier fruity accords from settling too deeply.