Review of Villa Primerose by RINA

From the very first moment, a light, airy fragrance of rose and pink pepper unfolds. While this combination is often seen in other scents, the pink pepper here is far more prominent than one might expect; cardamom boosts its freshness, adding a sense of depth and dimension. On the skin, the pink pepper seems to capture movement, evoking the image of rose petals fluttering in the air. This sensation of pink pepper is heightened by the leather lurking in the base notes. By layering with this edgy leather, the fragrance transcends the merely glamorous or lovely rose, taking on a cool, sophisticated air. Yet, this cool, pink-pepper-kissed rose gradually reveals a sweet, mellow quality. The addition of a subtle pear note lends a rich, rounded softness to the composition. Notes of iris and ambrette gradually introduce a delicate, understated elegance. The inclusion of pear gives it a sweet impression on the skin, while the pink pepper continues to dance and animate the scent, like swirling rose petals. It ultimately guides the fragrance toward a graceful, glamorous, and elegant rose profile. The leather, subtly present amidst the rose's glamour, adds a touch of sophisticated, mature strength. Paying homage to the origins of perfumery—the tradition of "scented leather gloves" (*gants parfumés*)—the leather here serves not to conceal the lovely rose, but to beautifully accentuate it.