“A precious base of Bulgarian Rose and Rose de Mai. Fresh and spicy notes of Coriander, Clove and star Anise. Enriched with Ylang-Ylang, Iris root, Narcissus of the mountains, Jasmin, Violet leaves, Blackcurrant and aromatic Woods.”

 

To me, Lorenzo Villoresi Firenze's ‘Donna’ isn’t the formidable floral power-house which other reviewers are cowering from. It’s a gentle pussy-cat, that barely purrs to make its presence known. I sprayed it before the gym, did a spot of yoga, then returned to re-sniff my wrist to find absolutely no scent left. There’s no dry-down as it never achieves this stage before its gone and the middle only whispers a distant, muted rose. This contains Rose de Mai: the most coveted flower in the world, since it’s only grown in Grasse in France (the fragrance hub of the universe) and is only harvested in May – this alone should have made this scent outstandingly wonderful. But alas, unfortunately not. There is only the opening, which smells like citronella and geranium, and that’s it, then it’s gone.

 

TOP - Rose, Coriander, Blackcurrant, Carnation, Rosewood

MIDDLE -  Rose, Jasmin, Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Violet leaves

BASE - Sandalwood, Musk, Narcissus