Crimson Petals opens with labdanum, a warm, slightly leathery resin that sets a dark and polished tone.

Rose arrives quickly and stays at the centre. It is deep and velvety, edged with saffron and the earthy, almost cocoa-like dryness of patchouli.

Oud, sandalwood and cedar form the base. The oud is smooth and smoky rather than raw; a brief animalic edge may show at first, and it holds the rose close right to the end.

A confident rose and oud pairing for evenings, the cooler months and anyone who likes their florals with weight.