The Cora

The Cora, from the British house Thameen, is a floral fragrance released in 2018, with flowers clearly in the lead and smaller sweet, woody, musky, resinous and amber touches.

The composition is a lavish bouquet. Lily of the valley gives a fresh, green, bell-like brightness at the start, and wisteria a soft, lilac-like sweetness. Bulgarian rose and jasmine form a rich, velvety heart, with carnation adding a spicy, clove-like note and magnolia a creamy, lemony petal. The base is warm and smooth, with benzoin and vanilla giving a balsamic sweetness, patchouli an earthy depth and amber and musk a cosy glow.

Worn by anyone, it suits spring and autumn, elegant daytime occasions and evenings, and it has the feel of a classic, abundant floral rather than a minimalist one. It should appeal to those who like rich, traditional bouquets with a soft, resinous base.

The Cora — unisex fragrance by Thameen (released 2018). Notes: Amber, Benzoin, Bulgarian Rose, Carnation, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Magnolia, Musk, Patchouli, Rose, Vanilla, Wisteria. — Parfica open fragrance database