by Senyokô
Duo Des Fleurs by Senyokô unfolds as a luminous, watery white floral with an ethereal balance of jasmine sambac, rose de mai, and a subtle earthy mitti attar note. The opening is delicate and transparent—like a cool river over stones—where jasmine and rose emerge not as bold presences but as woven, translucent layers. The green and aromatic facets give a sense of freshness reminiscent of after a rain, with herbal and slightly ozonic undertones. The core of the fragrance lies in its evocative journey, where the woody-sandalwood dryness and the subtle musk aren't dominant but serve as a grounded, quiet base. The development is transformative: from an initial air of light transparency, the fragrance deepens into a more earthy, soft muskiness that lingers subtly. The composition feels inspired by the poetic imagery of a garden by a river—natural, quiet, and atmospheric—contrasting with typical plastic floral sweetness. While some find it slightly vague or disjointed, others experience it as profoundly real, with deep, heart-literature-level emotional resonance. It lingers moderately and is best suited to spring and summer, with a soft, personal sillage. It’s not aggressively floral but is undeniably feminine-leaning and emotionally expressive.