Ripe damson plums open with a dense, syrupy note, like homemade jam left bubbling on the stove. The rose that follows is darker than you expect, laced with something exotic, warm and slightly peppery.

Patchouli and musk lay down the base: earthy, sensual, a little vintage. It works in any season, but we love it most on October evenings, with a glass of red wine and a dress that was never meant for staying in.