Il Mondo di Odore

Red Roses, Mint, Violet Leaf, Lemon. My initial wearing of Red Roses by Jo Malone left me indifferent. Subsequent wearings however have persuaded me to believe that my first try was simply a "bad day" for smelling anything. I don't know about any of you, but I have periods of time that my olfactory doesn't seem to have clarity. This is why I sample a fragrance numerous times these past few years. It allows me to be fair and as accurate as I can muster about what I'm giving an opinion on. I think what threw me off  initially is the pairing of Rose with Spearmint and Violet Leaf. It's not exactly mainstream, but sampling it numerous times has allowed me to appreciate the concept. The Rose rendition was very good, even in the initial wearing, yet performs even better now that my nose seems to be back on track. The opening of Red Roses displays a wet, juicy lemon that is immediately inundated by a moist rose and what I perceive as slightly bitter leaf. T