THORNS BECOME ROSES - NISHANE

The opening burst of fruity sweetness settles into a warm, woody depth that lasts well past a full workday on my skin. It's my new go-to for evenings when I want something that feels both bold and refined without being overpowering.

The dry-down on this extrait is pure luxury—that amber-woody base sits close to the skin for hours without ever turning sharp. I caught whiffs of the fruity opening on my scarf the next morning, which never happens with my other perfumes.

The opening hit is all bright fruit, but that ambery-woody base sneaks up on you about an hour in and turns it into something warm and almost creamy. As an extrait, two sprays lasted me through a full workday and into dinner.