Hasu-no-Hana was originally created in 1888, representing the scent of the Japanese Lotus Lily. It is a glorious gentle floral resting on a dry, Chypre style base. A true classic in the world of perfumery, created in a time long before corporate greed and profit-driven creativity. It opens rather fresh initially, bright and zingy notes of bergamot and orange pave the way towards the clean, innocent florals which include: ylang, Iris, rose, lotus and jasmine. This gentle and soapy harmony of beautifully delicate flowers is complimented yet rooted down by the grounding and earthy nature of oakmoss, Vetiver, patchouli and cedar. This contrast is to die for, smelling both mature and sophisticated as it is intriguing and beguiling. I adore this scent, it’s everything I hoped it would be and more. The structure is fairly simplistic, and of course I have no idea how closely the house has stuck to the original composition, but it certainly smells of the time without smelling ‘elderly’. I definitely need to pick this up soon.