BROKEN BOUQUET by Roelen, created by Dario Siegel and launched in 2020, offers a distinctive take on the contemporary floral. Rather than leaning into something soft or conventionally romantic, this unisex Eau de Parfum is built around contrast: a sharp, vivid opening, a textured floral heart, and a base where gourmand warmth meets refined woods.
The composition opens with an arresting interplay of Lemon Peel, Rose Absolute and Aldehydic Broken Greens. The lemon peel brings brightness and crisp energy, while rose absolute introduces richness and depth. The aldehydic green notes give the fragrance its fractured edge, evoking snapped stems, crushed leaves and the cool air surrounding a bouquet that feels deliberately undone rather than neatly arranged.
At the heart, Jasmine Absolute, Powdery Violet and Spices expand the scent into something more enveloping. Jasmine absolute adds floral density and radiance, while powdery violet softens the structure with a velvety, nuanced effect. The spicy facet adds movement and definition, keeping the floral theme dynamic and unexpected. Nothing here feels passive or overly polished; the bouquet has texture, tension and a clear point of view.
The drydown of Burnt Caramel, Tonka, Cedar and Agar Wood (oud) gives BROKEN BOUQUET its lasting emotional signature. Burnt caramel brings a dark, almost scorched sweetness that feels sophisticated rather than playful. Tonka adds smooth warmth, cedar lends clean architectural lines, and oud deepens the composition with a shadowed, resonant finish. Together, they turn the broken floral idea into something richer, moodier and more compelling.
Balancing floral, gourmand and green facets, BROKEN BOUQUET feels modern, expressive and artfully composed. It is a Roelen creation that finds elegance in disruption, making it an evocative choice for those drawn to perfumes with character, texture and a contemporary sensibility.
