Qian

Qian from the French house Elementals, released in 2018, is a spiced floral with a resinous, woody warmth. Spicy and floral impressions are shared by everyone who describes it; about two thirds also find it woody and amber-like, and a minority notice resinous or citrus facets.

Bergamot and violet leaf give it a brief green-citrus lift before pink pepper, nutmeg and saffron bring a warm, slightly leathery spice. Rose and frangipani fill the heart, the frangipani adding a creamy, tropical sweetness to the classic rose. The base is deep and balsamic: labdanum, Peru balsam and tolu balsam give a sweet, resinous warmth, while agarwood, cypress and cypriol add dark, dry wood and an earthy smokiness.

Qian is worn by anyone. Its richness suits autumn and winter evenings, and it will appeal to someone who enjoys oud-and-rose compositions softened by sweet resins rather than kept austere.

Qian — unisex fragrance by Elementals (released 2018). Notes: Agarwood (Oud), Bergamot, Cypress, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Frangipani, Labdanum, Nutmeg, Peru Balsam, Pink Pepper, Rose, Rose Oil, Saffron, Tolu Balsam, Violet Leaf. — Parfica open fragrance database