Pleine Lune

Its name is French for "full moon," but the brand frames Pleine Lune above all as a tribute to tuberose: a white flower meant to feel heady without tipping into excess, sensual yet held in check, softened here by matcha. The opening sets bergamot's brightness against the dry, leafy green of mate and matcha, with a light prickle of pink pepper. At the heart, tuberose leads neroli, orange blossom and jasmine, and the tea keeps the creamy florals from turning heavy. Benzoin and tonka bean bring a sweet warmth to the base, while sandalwood and cedar give it a quiet woody frame. Anne Flipo and Paul Guerlain composed it, describing the result as sensual, delicate, distinctive and addictive. The theme behind it is duality: moving between softness and daring, light and shadow. It suits someone who loves white flowers but wants a green, tea-like edge rather than pure sweetness.