Once Upon A Garden

Once Upon A Garden by La Perla is a quiet, green floral with a prominent sweet pea note that gives it a herby, dewy character. While the opening features a noticeable mint that some find sharp or discordant, it mellowing over time to allow a fresh, rosy florality to emerge—particularly rose and sweet pea. A subtle tea-like nuance enhances the elegance, and the drydown settles into a soft, earthy patchouli-sweet musk with a faint synthetic ambroxan note. Its presence is moderate, suitable for daytime wear in spring and summer, and feels more intimate than bold. The scent stands out for its unique texture, leaning more toward a refined, slightly unusual feminine floral with green and herbal complexity rather than a typical sweet or gourmand floral. It’s not a showstopper in terms of sillage or longevity, but offers a memorable, delicate, and quietly sophisticated experience.