Amethyste

Amethyste, from the Italian brand Byblos, is a feminine floral with a strong sweet side and smaller woody, musky, amber and citrus touches.

Bergamot gives a bright, slightly bitter start, and raspberry a juicy, tart berry sweetness. The heart is soft and romantic: peony airy and fresh, jasmine rich and warm, and violet gently powdery, in keeping with the purple stone of the name. The base is warm and smooth, with tonka bean giving a creamy, almond-like sweetness, amber a soft glow, musk a clean skin feel, and vetiver a dry, grassy woodiness that stops the sweetness from becoming cloying.

It suits spring and autumn, daytime outings, dates and relaxed evenings. It should appeal to someone who likes fruity, powdery florals with a soft, warm base, approachable and pretty rather than dark or dramatic, with enough structure from the vetiver to feel considered.

Amethyste — for women fragrance by Byblos. Notes: Amber, Bergamot, Jasmine, Musk, Peony, Raspberry, Tonka Bean, Vetiver, Violet. — Parfica open fragrance database