English Dahlia Yardley 2016 Eau de Toilette

....that open their buds in mild weather. And winter jasmine, whose blooming season is indeed winter.
But winter is not the same everywhere. And for us, winter usually means damp weather, short days, yet little dormancy in vegetation. At the moment, I actually see roses blooming more often in gardens. Most of them are the old varieties, which are fragrant and require less light.
They appear slightly melancholic, amidst damp grass where daisies are just blooming. And their scent is melancholic, yet still yearns for more sun. It is quite subtle when you hold your nose close to the flowers. And it is pleasant, although not as lush as in the brighter seasons.
A hint of green mixes in, emanating from the grass, the woody-earthy scent not long fallen from the tree's leaves.
And somehow it has a noble restraint, just like this EdT from Yardley. With small edges and corners, irregularities, and a kind of daring charm that comes across as somewhat defiant, as if it were saying: "And we are STILL blooming!! A hint of indestructibility....