Floral

Rosa centifolia smells like walking into a garden on a dewy morning after rain. It's honeyed and velvety, with a soft fruitiness—reminiscent of ripe plums and candied rose petals—wrapped in creamy, almost powdery warmth. Unlike the sharper brightness of some roses, centifolia feels lush and indulgent, like burying your face in velvet fabric that's been scented with honey and a whisper of green stems. There's a gentle spiciness underneath, faintly reminiscent of clove or dried rose hips.

Floral

Violet smells like powdered sweetness with an almost creamy, slightly spicy undertone—imagine the delicate petals of a garden violet crushed between your fingers, mixed with a hint of almond and dry hay. It's softer than a rose, with a whisper of green leafiness beneath. There's something almost edible about it, reminiscent of violet sweets or the faint perfume of talcum powder. The scent is gentle and nostalgic, neither purely floral nor purely sweet, creating an impression that's both aristocratic and intimate.