Veil

Behind a beautifully painted veil, a woman keeps a love and a desire she cannot speak of. Inspired by Somerset Maugham's novel The Painted Veil, this scent by Marie Salamagne turns that hidden romance into something soft and quiet.

Bergamot and grapefruit open with a clean bitterness, joined by aldehydes that feel bright and soapy, like the composed face shown to the world. Beneath it, rose and tuberose take over: the fresh radiance of rose meets the dense, creamy sweetness of tuberose, hinting at heat behind the restraint.

Amber, white musk, sandalwood and patchouli form the base. Smooth sandalwood and soft musk combine with the earthy depth of patchouli and the warmth of amber, giving the flowers a calm, warm ground to rest on.