Whisper of Velvet Leaves: Velvet Flower AFL
"Living is not enough, said the butterfly. One must also have sunshine, freedom and a little flower." (Hans Christian Andersen). There is a hidden bridge between the sense of touch and the sense of smell. There are some scents that, when you smell them, you feel the softness of an expensive fabric, silk or velvet on your fingertips. Velvet Flower AFL combines the "velvety" luxury that its name promises with nature's most delicate flowers, dressing spaces not just with a scent but with a perceptible atmosphere.
Throughout history, flowers have been the language of not only beauty but also communication. During the Victorian era, people expressed their feelings without words with the "Language of Flowers" (Floriography). In this language, Gardenia symbolized "secret love", Rose symbolized "passion" and Violet symbolized "humility". But Velvet Flower's story is not just about symbols but also textures. Gardenia flower in particular is known as nature's "velvet" with its thick and smooth leaves. This scent brings the fresh and fascinating flora that wakes up with the first light of the morning in the secret gardens of ancient palaces to the modern world.
ScentlinqPro's Velvet Flower AFL fragrance begins its story with a vibrant and sparkling awakening. The orange and apple in the top notes add a fruity, crisp and juicy energy to the scent. It is appetizing and cheerful, like the scent of golden apples in the legendary gardens of the Hesperides. However, the real magician here is the violet leaf. Violet leaf breaks the sweetness of the fruits and adds a "green", slightly powdery and sophisticated air to the scent. This note provides that elegant transition that prevents the scent from being an ordinary fruit scent and turns it into a "haute couture" perfume.
The heart of the scent turns into a symphony of flowers. Jasmine, rose and gardenia, coming together in the middle notes, appear on the scene as the "queens of flowers". The classic and romantic stance of the rose combines with the dizzying and intoxicating effect of jasmine. But the real element that makes this bouquet "velvet" is gardenia. The dense, creamy, milky and smooth structure of gardenia gives an incredible fullness to the middle notes of the scent. At this stage, the scent does not feel like a spring wind, but like a soft, white shawl embracing the space. You are in the middle of a blooming garden, at that moment when the petals are at their fullest.
This magnificent flower show bids farewell to our skin with a peaceful and warm finale. Sandalwood in the base notes, with its characteristic creamy woody structure, creates a solid foundation that supports the delicateness of the flowers. While patchouli adds depth and character to the scent with its light earthy touch, vanilla puts the final point in sweet peace. The combination of vanilla and sandalwood here symbolizes the sweet relaxation, peace and feeling of "being at home" that descends on the garden at sunset.
Velvet Flower AFL is the scent of spaces that do not shout luxury, but embrace it as a lifestyle. The lobby of a stylish boutique hotel, an elegant clothing store or a peaceful living space… This scent adds a "softness" filter to every environment it enters. It softens sharp corners, takes away stress and replaces it with the naive, healing and velvety touch of flowers.
Source
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Seaton, Beverly. The Language of Flowers: A History. University of Virginia Press, 1995.
Groom, Nigel. The New Perfume Handbook. Blackie Academic & Professional, 1997.
Roudnitska, Edmond. The Art of Perfume. 1991. (On the aesthetics of floral notes).
Ellena, Jean-Claude. Perfume: The Alchemy of Scent. Arcade Publishing, 2011.
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