Rose & Black Pepper 100ml

The upcycled rose is the star here—it smells deep and velvety, not at all like a typical floral. The saffron and black pepper give it a warm, almost smoky edge that lasts a solid eight hours on my skin. I've already gotten two compliments from strangers, which never happens with my other perfumes.

The saffron and cardamom really lift the rose, and that makeup-powder accord in the heart is genius—it keeps the whole thing modern without losing the punch. I sprayed it on at 9am and could still catch whiffs on my scarf late into the evening.

I was hesitant about the pepper note but it settles beautifully after about twenty minutes, leaving a warm, powdery rose that lasts through a full workday. The cardamom keeps it interesting without going sweet, and the upcycled rose gives it a depth I haven't found in other florals.