Monarch is inspired by Her Majesty Queen Elisabeth II, sadly no longer with us. The way the perfume has been composed is one of aloofness, strength and quiet power, echoing the Iceni queen Boadicea challenging Roman rule after the death of her husband and the shocking treatment of herself and daughters. Monarch is a stealthy warm and comforting scent with layers of resins, woods, oud, spices, leather, floral notes and a gorgeous opening of red ripe berries, artemisia, black tea and cypress. The heart flowers are a beautiful arrangement of heady roses and jasmine complimented by the fresher peppery notes of freesia and creamy lily of the valley, the late Queen’s favourite flower. Lushness meets purity, exalted skilfully by pink pepper, cardamon and a whisper of cinnamon. Monarch has a classic Boadicea base of woods, resins, oud and vanilla with earthy patchouli and ribbons of supple leather. It wears close to skin, discreetly exuding a heavenly floral character, the red berry and tea duo spiced with cardamom and cinnamon lift the flowers quiet oud.
