MARBELLA

I was skeptical about blackcurrant in a floral, but it works beautifully here — the opening is so fresh and vivid, like sea air with a hint of fruit. The dry-down stays elegant and soft without turning powdery, and I've gotten three compliments in one day wearing it.

The Bulgarian rose really comes through once the dry-down settles, giving it a soft elegance that lasts for hours on my skin. The blackcurrant keeps it playful up front, not too sweet, just that Mediterranean brightness I was hoping for.

The blackcurrant gives it this tart, juicy kick that balances the rose beautifully—I catch a whiff of the Mediterranean every time I wear it. It lasts through my whole workday without fading into that powdery mess most florals become.