DAHLIA

Dahlia in a perfume is best approached as a floral theme whose character depends on the composition. For example, L’Erbolario places its dahlia note among citrus, white grape, other florals and cedarwood. That offers a fruity, woody setting for the flower, rather than a universal description of how dahlias smell.

A dahlia-inspired fragrance may therefore appeal if you enjoy flowers accompanied by juicy fruit or drier wood. Look at the neighbouring notes to understand that balance: the label alone does not establish an airy, green or sugary profile. Nor does it identify a particular botanical species, an extraction method or a natural dahlia ingredient. The flower name provides an imaginative floral reference; the finished scent gives that reference its specific character.