Quadrille

By the editors · 2 min readPlum and peach open with a ripe, slightly jammy fruitiness alongside a brief lemon brightness that lifts the accord. There is an old-fashioned quality to this opening — the fruit feels warm and round rather than fresh or tart.

Jasmine moves into focus in the heart, carrying with it clove and cardamom — spices that push the composition toward something more assertive and aromatic, warming the floral core noticeably. The base of amber and musk draws the whole thing into a dry, softly powdery warmth that lingers without much drama. This reads as a composed oriental-floral with fruit accenting the top — more formal in character, suited to cooler temperatures and evening occasions.