Czech & Speake, Rose
A portrait of a rose rendered realistic in acrylic on canvas. The rose, in full bloom, emanating its fragrance, has been freshly cut and placed in a vase on a wooden table. The table has been freshly polished with lemon oil and a few fallen petals are scattered about the base of the vase. After what seems to be a slight citrus opening, the rose note resonates throughout the wearing. Wearing Czech & Speake Rose is like wearing freshly cut roses or walking in a rose garden. One of the best realistic rose scents I have worn.
Sprays:7
Longevity:10-12 hours plus
Sillage:Moderately high
RIYL:Sa Majeste La Rose, Stella, the Les Parfums des Rosine line, realistic rose fragrances, roses in full bloom.
Czech & Speake, Dark Rose
The smell and feel of crushed velvet, clean skin, roses, woods and a hint of saffron. The oud never comes across as medicinal as it does in some of the oud/rose scents I've worn. I wish the oud note maintained more presence following its opening introduction but that would belie the incredible movement of this fragrance. Oud introduces a saffron/rose heart blended exquisitely with sandalwood and a hint of incense, or maybe dry amber. I swear I thought smelled lavender and something creating a slight soapy accord but it must have been an olfactory hallucination. Dark Rose could very easily become the most worn fragrance in my wardrobe if it were readily available. I love Black Aoud, but it has tendency to knock me down on application. Dark Rose takes a different tactic. It's a stunning, dark, seductive, demure, lovely who beckons me with a finger. I approach and she tempts me with red wine and a sly grin. Desire is our communion.
Amount: 0.5 ml
Longevity:8-10 hours
Sillage: Moderate
RIYL:Oud/rose scents, rare masterpieces
One thing I have learned about Czech & Speake fragrances is that they always exude refinement and craftsmanship. A line of fragrances that consistently deliver intriguing movement, quality materials, and a pleasurable wearing experience.
A portrait of a rose rendered realistic in acrylic on canvas. The rose, in full bloom, emanating its fragrance, has been freshly cut and placed in a vase on a wooden table. The table has been freshly polished with lemon oil and a few fallen petals are scattered about the base of the vase. After what seems to be a slight citrus opening, the rose note resonates throughout the wearing. Wearing Czech & Speake Rose is like wearing freshly cut roses or walking in a rose garden. One of the best realistic rose scents I have worn.
Sprays:7
Longevity:10-12 hours plus
Sillage:Moderately high
RIYL:Sa Majeste La Rose, Stella, the Les Parfums des Rosine line, realistic rose fragrances, roses in full bloom.
Czech & Speake, Dark Rose
The smell and feel of crushed velvet, clean skin, roses, woods and a hint of saffron. The oud never comes across as medicinal as it does in some of the oud/rose scents I've worn. I wish the oud note maintained more presence following its opening introduction but that would belie the incredible movement of this fragrance. Oud introduces a saffron/rose heart blended exquisitely with sandalwood and a hint of incense, or maybe dry amber. I swear I thought smelled lavender and something creating a slight soapy accord but it must have been an olfactory hallucination. Dark Rose could very easily become the most worn fragrance in my wardrobe if it were readily available. I love Black Aoud, but it has tendency to knock me down on application. Dark Rose takes a different tactic. It's a stunning, dark, seductive, demure, lovely who beckons me with a finger. I approach and she tempts me with red wine and a sly grin. Desire is our communion.
Amount: 0.5 ml
Longevity:8-10 hours
Sillage: Moderate
RIYL:Oud/rose scents, rare masterpieces
One thing I have learned about Czech & Speake fragrances is that they always exude refinement and craftsmanship. A line of fragrances that consistently deliver intriguing movement, quality materials, and a pleasurable wearing experience.
