Nuwa Extrait de Parfum

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The Architecture

Named for an ancient Chinese goddess known for creating mankind and repairing the pillars of heaven, and described by Roja Dove as�The Elixir of the Gods��, it would seem that Nüwa has a lot to live up to. Famously reformulated in 2015 to banish a heavy, animalistic cumin note, Nüwa is now reborn as a floral oriental with a delicate transparency that jives better with its Chinese inspiration. It is simply exquisite. Now a gently-spiced floral with a peachy osmanthus heart and a backdrop of smoky black tea, Nüwa is a fragrance to wear while strolling down the Riverside Promenade in Shanghai, slowly twirling a stiff silk umbrella over your head. Smoky resins and spice add exoticism, but never obscure the golden florals. Later on, a dusky jasmine accord moves in, and the effect is like walking under a pagoda dripping with jasmine vines at night, their warm, spicy scent snaking out into the warm air around you. If rose gold had a scent, it would be this.