Lhasa Rose 1924
A floral-woody eau de parfum where bergamot and geranium open onto rose and Tibetan incense. Sandalwood and oud settle underneath, leaving the smoke-and-petal atmosphere of old Lhasa.
Perfumer: Margaux Le Paih Guérin, Amélie Bourgeois
Lhasa Rose 1924 follows the journey of Alexandra David-Néel, the French explorer who reached Lhasa in 1924. The fragrance draws on the atmosphere of the Potala Palace and the sacred rose said to bloom in that highland city.
Bergamot opens with a bright lift, and geranium brings a green, leafy edge. Pink pepper adds a light spice before the roses arrive: Rose Centifolia and Rose Damascena unfold with a sweetness that never becomes fully candied. Tibetan incense and ambergris move in alongside them, giving the flowers a smoky, resinous quiet.
As the scent settles, Indian sandalwood brings a dry wood texture and oud adds a darker resin. Musk softens the whole structure, so the rose, smoke, and wood remain at a similar temperature rather than separating into stages.
It suits an autumn evening or a slow night indoors. Worn with a heavy knit or a muted outfit, the incense and petals sit close and natural.
