I admit, I am biased. One of my favorite fragrances for years requires courage to wear. The flood of flowers that washes over you like a wave can be almost overwhelming at first. Gardenia, tuberose, and rose definitely take the lead here. The other flowers serve only for a brief refreshment. It takes a while for these nobles to connect with the skin and then become softer. Now sandalwood and musk also have a chance to make their presence known. All together they envelop you like a lace veil, not white, not black, somehow dark red with a hint of purple. Who was it that said they associate scents with colors? This fragrance is color. Not for the shy or people with weak noses. Because it lasts, lasts, lasts..... But I love it!