Phul-Nana or, ‘lovely flowers’ , was inspired by the idea of a hand-picked bouquet of beautiful Indian flowers, and the aroma which filled the air around them. Originally created in 1891, this is a real treasure which had been lost to the cruel effects of time before Grossmith gracefully resurrected it. As you might imagine, of course this is a wonderfully floral scent. A light, airy melody of neroli, tuberose, geranium and ylang fill the space around you, with gentle hesperidic touches which are gentle and fleeting. Surprisingly, a warm, amber base with a particular presence of opoponax and benzoin makes itself known as it settles on the skin - whisking you away somewhere far more exotic and exciting than your current life in society. I can only imagine how exciting materials such as these must have been in 19th century England. This is a truly wonderful scent, a timeless creation which still smells incredible despite the composition being over 130 years old. It goes without saying I have not smelled the original, I’m not lucky enough to have that sort of privelage, but I long to.