Neil Morris Fragrances Unveils Dancing With Light

Neil Morris Fragrances will release Dancing With Light, the third and concluding perfume in its 'In Love With Light' Radiance series, at the end of September 2026. The fragrance is a white floral composition built around citrus, magnolia, and jasmine, resting on a base of sheer woods and skin musk.

According to a review by Sandi Lundberg for Cafleurebon, the scent opens with a fresh, natural citrus note reminiscent of bent orange peel. Orange blossom quickly merges with magnolia and jasmine, creating a blended floral heart where the individual notes become difficult to separate. A cool green thread from lily of the valley runs through the arrangement, while a subtle, darker floral touch adds depth and complexity. Lundberg describes this elusive darker note as giving the perfume "a private side, a little sadness behind the smile."

Olfactory Journey and Composition

The fragrance evolves on the skin, with the florals sometimes appearing sunlit and at other times revealing deeper facets. As it dries down, the flowers hover over a base of transparent woods and a soft musk identified as Habanolide. The musk is described as rounding the composition without making it smell overly clean or soapy. Even hours into the wear, traces of orange blossom, magnolia, and jasmine reportedly reappear with body warmth.

Lundberg's review emphasizes the scent's emotional resonance, linking it to moments of quiet recognition and the intermingling of light and shadow in life. She writes that the perfume has "an open quality that suits its name," feeling rich but never dense, allowing air and shadow to move through it. The darker floral accord is framed as essential, much like "heartache belongs within a life that still contains happiness."

The Notes and The Perfumer

The listed notes for Dancing With Light provide the framework for its ethereal character. The fragrance is the creation of perfumer Neil Morris for his eponymous house. The full note breakdown is as follows:

Availability and Launch Details

Dancing With Light is slated for a full launch at the end of September 2026. Ahead of the official release, Cafleurebon is running a giveaway for one avant-premiere 30ml bottle for a reader in the United States. The draw for this promotional bottle closes on September 12, 2026. The review concludes by directing readers to Neil Morris Fragrances' official contact for samples or purchases and encourages support for artisan perfumers by buying directly from their sites.