VIII Rococo Magnolia

VIII Rococo Magnolia is a spicy, green floral from the British house Clive Christian, composed by Angela Stavrevska and released in 2017. Spice, greenery, flowers and citrus are noticed in equal measure, with sweet and woody sides picked up by about half of those who describe it.

Bergamot and mandarin give a bright, juicy opening, sharpened by blackcurrant and currant leaf and bud, which add a tart, green, almost leafy bite. Magnolia then opens at the heart, creamy and lemony, joined by rose for a fuller floral note. Cloves and cinnamon bring a warm, slightly old-fashioned spice that sets it apart from simple florals, and in the base oakmoss and sandalwood give an earthy, smooth finish.

It is an elegant, slightly ornate scent suited to spring and autumn, daytime events, lunches and smart occasions. It suits someone who likes florals with a green, spicy edge rather than a sweet or powdery one.

VIII Rococo Magnolia — for women fragrance by Clive Christian (released 2017). Notes: Bergamot, Cassis, Cinnamon, Cloves, Currant Leaf and Bud, Magnolia, Mandarin Orange, Oakmoss, Rose, Sandalwood. — Parfica open fragrance database