Berdous - Péng Lái EDP Péng Lái (“Peng”) is an oriental floral fragrance from Berdous. The fragrance also has hallmarks of being a lightly spicy fruity floral. The inspiration behind Peng is one of Chinese legend. It is said that, “The tale of Peng Lai, tells of the island of longevity where the Goddess of Flowers, He Xiangu, sojourned. This grand cru invites you to daydream, clear your mind, and recharge your batteries at the heart of the Middle Kingdom as you admire the singular beauty of this region of the world.” Peng opens with a soft osmanthus and bergamot blended with an equally light, bright citrus. The notes project with a delicate intimacy. There is also a gentle sweetness. Very quickly, I get a juicy peach and a somewhat jammy rose. Neither of these two notes take this fragrance to a place where it becomes cloying. At roughly the one hour mark, benzoin adds it’s usual tones and the fragrance begins to round...