Da Lat avoids the expected softness of a rose perfume by placing the flower against juniper, cedar and the vinous warmth of red wine. That contrast gives the composition a slightly cool, wooded atmosphere while keeping the floral core recognisable. It is not difficult to wear, but it is less conventional than its romantic premise suggests. Within the collection, Da Lat is compelling for someone who likes florals with a sense of place and structure, particularly rose fragrances that move away from powder, jamminess or straightforward prettiness.