Melos by Pernoire is an homage to wild rose and honey. The perfume has an interesting characteristic that displays both main notes in their best form.
While most rose fragrances try to capture the flower’s sensuality and delicacy, Pernoire steps beyond and displays the flower’s intoxicating characteristics with a gauzy texture, mixed with wild honey. There’s no sign of urbanism or new-world softness. “Melos pays tribute to the legacy of Cleopatra VII, the legendary queen of Egypt, whose unmatched allure captivated the world,” says the brand.
Once sprayed, the perfume unfurls with a generous dose of rose that is rustic and edgy due to the honey that accompanies it. A touch of tea, smoked and bitter, adds more woodiness to its fire and steers the perfume away from that notorious, unnecessary sweetness of floral perfumes.
When I say floral, don’t let the term mislead you. It’s rose, but not the roses sold in flower shops scented with cheap sprays. It’s rather a garden of roses in a remote countryside, preserved with the best soil and maintenance. Super realistic.
Much has been said about the rose, but there’s also a hint of sweetness tucked behind the greenness of the flower, and it comes from the delectable notes that reinforce the foundation of this perfume: saffron, milk, hazelnut, grapes, and baked apple, to name a few.
Apart from the scent that’s reminiscent of the glory of the ancient world, the longevity and projection of Melos are other winning characteristics. The scent has enormous longevity, lasting for several hours. It’s a type of scent for special occasions and special outfits.
Melos
$290.00 USD
Melos by Pernoire is a fragrance for Women & Men. Embrace the legacy of Cleopatra VII, the legendary queen of Egypt whose unmatched allure captivated the world. Her secret ritual - immersing in rose-petal baths and savoring rose-infused tea sweetened with pure Nile honey… read more
