Le Baiser Du Dragon

By the editors · 2 min read**Le Baiser du Dragon** opens with a crisp gardenia-neroli greeting that quickly softens into something warmer and more enigmatic. The florals here—jasmine, iris, rose—never quite bloom in the expected way; instead they're wrapped in cedar and musk from the start, creating a peculiar half-light effect where the perfume feels simultaneously floral and woody, neither dominating.

As it settles, the composition reveals its real character: a burnished, slightly sweet amber-patchouli base threaded with benzoin and an elusive caramel note that reads more as roundness than gourmand sweetness. The vetiver provides just enough earthiness to keep everything grounded.

This is Oriental perfumery rendered in muted tones—restrained where many would go opulent, shadowy where others would glitter. It suits those drawn to fragrance that whispers rather than announces, offering complexity without drama. A scent for evening fog and low lighting, worn close to the skin.