Rosebud
Ayala Moriel (2003)

A very classic, realistic but dry rose scent, like pot-pourri, with a whiff of cedar in the base. l have the greatest respect for Ayala & her work, but there are other scents of hers that l like much better. l like my roses fresh, deep & dewy, so this isn't quite what l'm looking for.

Amazingly, a fruity floral that works on me. The natural components do not fly off my skin, and shout like synthetics. This is a lemon, grapefruit, possibly apricot rose that is neither sharp and astringent nor cloyingly sweet. It is smooth and calming, realistic and soft. As it says on me, it slowly sweetens. The sandalwood and vanilla base contribute to its staying-power and make it divinely comforting.