Ward Al Layl opens with two roses, Bulgarian and Turkish, sweetened by candied violet and a touch of strawberry.

The heart is rich, jammy and noticeably powdery, a rose that feels like velvet.

Vanilla, benzoin and caramel form a smooth, sweet base, with oud and cedar adding just enough woody shadow to keep it from tipping into dessert.

Romantic and enveloping, made for winter evenings and special occasions. A light touch is all it needs.