Ltd Res No. 24: Flower District Extrait de Parfum

The citrus opening hits you right away, then it settles into that woody floral heart that somehow smells both fresh and deep at the same time. I've worn it three days straight and the sillage is noticeable but not overpowering, which is exactly what I want from an extrait.

I was skeptical about an extrait this citrus-forward, but the woody base keeps it grounded for hours without turning sharp. The ruby grapefruit opening genuinely smells like walking past a flower stall on a warm morning.

The dry-down is where this one really shines—that woody base keeps the floral brightness grounded for hours. I sprayed it on at 8am and could still catch wafts on my scarf past dinner. The citrus opening fades fast, but the extrait concentration makes every layer feel rich without being loud.