Shabby Chic

It opens with peony, a soft, velvety floral, without the green or watery feel of other spring florals. White flowers and Bulgarian rose come in right away, giving it body without making it sweet. The base is what defines it: musks, javanol and cedarwood form a creamy, clean foundation that melts into the skin and leaves a discreet trail. Shabby Chic is an eau de parfum from Giardini di Toscana, the house from Bibbiena run by perfumer Silvia Martinelli. The brand classifies it as a floral woody, and it is one of its shortest compositions: one top note, two heart notes and three base notes. Javanol is a sandalwood-smelling molecule that brings the creamy texture to the base, and it is what makes the whole scent smell more like cared-for skin than a bouquet. It suits anyone looking for an everyday floral, for the office or the weekend, that follows you without filling the room. From the same house, Borabora shares the floral and musky side with a sunnier feel, and Bianco Latte takes the same musky base toward gourmand.