by Jeanne Arthes
Cassandra Roses Blanches is a light, fresh, and fruity floral with a citrusy aqueous tone that feels more like a skin scent than an edp. It lacks a strong rose presence, though the name suggests otherwise, and leans heavily into notes of lemon, blackcurrant, pear, and peach. The scent unfolds softly, resembling a refreshing garden mist or a splash after showering — invigorating, delicate, and inoffensive. It performs best in warm weather and daytime settings, offering a soft, linear progression without depth or development over time. Longevity is brief, lasting only moderately on skin and slightly longer on fabric. Nowhere near a full rose impression, it favors a youthful, summery aesthetic that feels more akin to a body mist or light eau de cologne than a proper perfume. While some find it evocative of one's garden or summer morning, others perceive it as flat and underdeveloped, lacking the complexity or lasting power of more refined fragrances.