Liwa

A journey into the desert is the promise of surprising discoveries. The journey continues to the dazzling oasis gardens of Liwa or perhaps it is simply a mirage.

The sun at its zenith is bright, the surroundings gleaming brilliantly, as if made of white gold. In the distance, among the sand dunes, a streak of green trembles softly in the warm air  unmistakably a mirage. But out of that sun-baked golden ground, the details of the oasis seem to become real. 
The first steps under the shade of the palm tree are greeted by a welcome breeze of freshness. This is a place of delightful daydream: The aroma of jasmine makes the heart languish for more before a zesty bergamot made peppery by a dash of freesia strikes the nose. The urge to recline on the bed of geraniums become stronger as the air turns to a caress of white flowers. The miracle garden is further framed by rich exotic herbs and timbers, among which, vetivers grow next to cedar trees and a small forest of sandalwood. Is it real or is it a trick of the mind?

Top notes: jasmine, saffron, bergamot and Artemisia
Middle notes: amber wood, white flowers and geranium
Base notes: cedar wood, patchouli, sandal wood, vetiver and oud incense