Péng Lái Berdoues 2018

After I enjoyed the Indian Elephant from this label, I curiously reached for Peng Lai - I admit, also guided by the pretty outfit of the bottle, featuring the elegant depiction of cranes spreading their wings among lotus flowers.

The crane - the Asian symbol for a long life.

This fragrance also impresses with clear transparency - and one thinks of the Zen wisdom: Everything flows.

I remember my Tai Chi classes, where one transitioned with flowing movements from the "ball position" to "splitting the horse's mane" to the graceful "crane."

This required inner calm and an effortless, natural control of the body.

Meditation in space.

And the fragrance-crane also glides silently over me - reminding me to retreat into quiet, inner reflection.

The osmanthus envelops me nobly and softly - sweetly vanilla-like accompanied by the benzoin resin.
Tonka rounds it off - with a hint of marzipan.

This meditative, peaceful mood feels extremely soothing - and one leans back - for the grass grows on its own.