"Though still alive, I shall wait for you - until frost settles upon my flowing black hair."
Empress Iwa, Manyoshu
Could this truly be the same plum tree that offers such crisp scent in the early morning chill?
On a warm spring night, its beguiling aroma stirs the heart, shifting its expression night after night, disturbing one’s emotions like fleeting memories.
The fragrance begins with a bittersweet, alluring sweetness. A floral bouquet centered around natural rose gently transitions into a clean, soapy scent.
A mysterious fragrance that expresses the duality of femininity.
| Type | Floral Oriental |
|---|---|
| Top Notes | clove, apricot |
| Middle Notes | red plum flower, rose, muguet |
| Last Notes | sandalwood, cinnamon, woody note, balsam, japanese ink |
The Manyoshu (Japan’s oldest poetry anthology) contains more than 120 poems dedicated to plum blossoms, making it clear that this flower was among the most beloved by the people of that era.
