Dahlia Divin Le Nectar Collector Edition

Dahlia Divin Le Nectar Collector Edition arrives in 2014 as a richer, more concentrated reading of Givenchy's Oriental Floral theme. The opening is bright and edible-leaning: Mirabelle plum and citruses spark against a prickle of pink pepper, giving a jammy-fruity lift before the heart unfolds. That heart is densely layered — Jasmine Sambac and orange blossom sit alongside rose and lily-of-the-valley, while peach, black currant and apple push the composition toward a lush, nectarous fruitiness. Collectors should expect a full, rounded bouquet rather than a transparent floral.

The base is where this edition earns its weight: patchouli, sandalwood, vetiver and cedar form a woody spine (the dominant accord), softened by vanilla and white musk into something warm, sweet and faintly spicy. It suits wearers who prefer their orientals generous and long-wearing, and it performs best in cool weather or evening wear. Those who find the standard Dahlia Divin too light will appreciate the added density here; anyone seeking an airy daytime floral should look elsewhere. A solid pick for collectors of 2010s designer orientals.

2014 年推出的 Dahlia Divin Le Nectar 收藏版，以東方花香為骨幹，卻比原版更濃郁厚實。前調以黃香李與柑橘的果香開場，粉紅胡椒添上一點辛香刺激；中調層次繁密，茉莉、橙花、玫瑰與鈴蘭交織，再以蜜桃、黑加侖子與蘋果堆出豐盈的果蜜感，並非清透型花香。

基調才是這版本的份量所在：廣藿香、檀香、岩蘭草與雪松構成木質主軸（木質為最主導的調性），再由雲呢拿與白麝香柔化，留下溫暖、微甜而帶暖辛的餘韻。它適合喜歡濃郁、持香力強的東方調用家，秋冬或晚間場合最為合拍；若嫌原版 Dahlia Divin 太輕，這支的密度正好補足。尋找輕盈日間花香的用家則未必合適。對收藏 2010 年代設計師東方調的人來說，是值得入手的一瓶。