Tilleul
The opening is sharp and resinous—petitgrain's bitter-green citrus edge cutting through with almost medicinal clarity.
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- Petitgrain
By the editors · 2 min readThe opening is sharp and resinous—petitgrain's bitter-green citrus edge cutting through with almost medicinal clarity. It settles quickly, revealing the soft, honeyed sweetness of linden blossoms underneath, their characteristic nectar-like warmth tempered by that persistent leafy brightness. The effect is less nostalgic garden stroll than deliberate study in contrasts, the astringency keeping sweetness in check.
As it wears, the petitgrain recedes and the tilleul becomes more pronounced, though never cloying. There's a gauzy, slightly powdery quality that suggests early twentieth-century technique—simple formulation, restrained hand. It feels utterly transparent, almost old-fashioned in its refusal to layer on complexity.
This is for someone who wants linden without the typical honey-drenched heaviness, or who appreciates skeletal florals that prioritize clarity over richness. Brief longevity, modest sillage, better suited to private wearing than making an entrance.
Scent twins
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