Hasu no Hana: A fragrance that divides and conquers

Never have I seen a reaction quite like the one I received with Grossmith's timeless and legendary fragrance, Hasu no Hana. 

Originally created in 1888, Hasu-no-Hana was born in a time when Grossmith was favoured by Royalty and renowned for their romantic and exotic fragrances.  How different they still smell to the masses today, who, over indulged by weak compositions, 'blink and you'll miss