There's something about Quentin Bisch's ongoing collaboration with Marc Antoine Barrois that continues to deliver perfumes elevated above the norms of the industry, and Tilia is not an exception. With a fairly linear design, the sixth perfume by the brand is pure happiness, bottled. Yes, detractors might suggest Tilia is one more in a line of releases where the perfumer is ploughing an already ploughed field, that it's Bisch returning to his old book of tricks. And in truth, there is the well used formula of sparkly astral twinkles. No one claims that a new Chypre on the market is a cheap cash in on the success of previous Chypres, these days at least. And I could argue Bisch has succeeded in creating a sort of genre all of his own, 'The Bisch'. Perhaps in future, perfume historians might remark of 'Bischyness'. Oddly, the best 'Bisch' might not even by signed by the man himself, eventually. Anyway, similarities aside, Tilia is so much brighter, sunnier, and happier than the previous five. It's potent and lasting. as are all his works for the brand. It bursts forth with the most solar of blossoms and a confectionary, opiate, nectar. It's no normal nectar, but that of the gods; honeyed, sweet, and airy. There's an ounce of aldehydic powder and it does feel a little like clean linen upon drying down on skin, however don't be fooled. This is not your regular washing detergent smell, look to L'eau Papier or 312 St Honore for that. This here is the smell of fresh laundry, laundered in heaven's laundrette by Apollo himself and left out to dry on the line next to the linden trees. It's a stunning release and one perfectly timed for the seasonal shifts that bring the more summery side of perfumery into play. Enjoy! Follow me on Socials: @TheScentiest