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post #1 of 15
4/23/10 at 11:16am
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Please can someone help me? I'm looking for a sophisticated rose based perfume. I love YSL Paris, but it smells odd on me so I cannot wear it. I have tried Stella McCartney and Stella Rose Absolut, neither of which last on me. Nahema by Guerlain also smelt unpleasant on me.

My favourite perfumes are Dune by Dior; Opium, Cinema and Elle by YSL; L'Instant by Guerlain; No 19, Coco and Cristalle Eau Vert by Chanel if that sheds any light on what I might like!

Any suggestions would be gratefully received.
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post #2 of 15
4/24/10 at 7:13am
Greetings Zosema,
Have you sampled Rouge Hermes? I see you enjoy the spicy Orientals. Caught my eye 'cause so do I. This perfume is, I believe, still in production. I have the EDP and haven't worn it in awhile... Hmm, now I'm inspired. Todays a dark and rainy day, a lovely one for the Rouge and a visit to our favorite French restaurant.
Have fun, Jenny
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post #3 of 15
4/24/10 at 7:36am
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Welcome Zosema! Rose perfumes are amoung my absolute favorites. Check here for a listing of rose scents: http://www.sniffapaloozamagazine.com/ROSE.html

My favorites are: DSH Perfumes American Beauty, Parfum de Grasse & Rose Vert, Frederick Malle Une Rose, Les Parfums de Rosine, Rosa Flamenca, Rose d'Ete, Ecume de Rose, Creed's Fleurs de Bulgarie & Fleur de The Rose Bulgare.

Since you like Chanel CeV, I think you would especially like DSH's American Beauty.
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post #4 of 15
4/24/10 at 8:54am
WoW! RHM, your link is truly an embarrassment of riches!
Well, Zozema, just in case you need to try out two more:

1. Dark Rose by Czech and Speake
2. Egoiste by Chanel

You can look them up in the 'reviews' section

And welcome to the madness!

Cheers,

Mario
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post #5 of 15
4/24/10 at 9:47am
I don't really know that much brands, but something simple that focuses on quality oud and rose essential would be the best.
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post #6 of 15
4/24/10 at 12:17pm
I, personally, like the lighter side of rose. Smells less pot pouri and more wearable. Two fragrances I would recommend are:

Amouage Lyric man
Le Labo Rose 31

Of the two Lyric is more sophisticated. Le Labo's rose kind of disappears into something soapy with a hint remaining, but is great.
Expensive, though!
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post #7 of 15
4/24/10 at 12:46pm
There are so many options for you out there!

Green Roses

Serge Lutens' Sa Majeste La Rose ( dewy, apple-tinted naturalistic rose )
Diptyque L'Ombre dans L'Eau ( sharp, herbal, blackcurrant bud rose )
Creed Fleurs de Bulgarie ( soapy, softly fresh rose )

Chypre Roses

Ungaro Diva ( multi-faceted fruity, mossy rose )
Gucci L'Arte di Gucci ( dense, castoreum-rich rose )
Serge Lutens Rose de Nuit ( mossy, dry, dark rose )

Oriental Roses

Tauer Une Rose Chypree ( ambery, geranium-laden rose )
Sonoma Scent Studio Vintage Rose ( fruity, woody, spicy rose )
L'Artisan Voleur de Roses ( dewy, patchouli rose )

Oud Roses

Czech & Speake Dark Rose ( transparent oud rose )
Montale Black Aoud ( patchouli - oud - rose )
Montale Aoud Cuir d'Arabie ( leather - oud - rose )

Powdery Roses

Frederic Malle Lipstick Rose ( tart, powdery, make-up-like rose )
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post #8 of 15
4/24/10 at 2:00pm
Two of my favorite roses are Cabaret by Gres and Rose Absolue by Yves Rocher. And they're both very affordable.
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post #9 of 15
4/24/10 at 2:50pm
One of the best rose perfumes that i own is Nahema by Guerlain.I surely recommend this one.
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post #10 of 15
4/26/10 at 4:04pm
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welcome zosema! Rose perfumes are amoung my absolute favorites. Check here for a listing of rose scents: http://www.sniffapaloozamagazine.com/rose.html

my favorites are: Dsh perfumes american beauty, parfum de grasse & rose vert, frederick malle une rose, les parfums de rosine, rosa flamenca, rose d'ete, ecume de rose, creed's fleurs de bulgarie & fleur de the rose bulgare.

Since you like chanel cev, i think you would especially like dsh's american beauty.

LOL, RHM!

Warning: these are not cheap...sample first or try the purse "bullets."

Try the Juliet Has A Gun line (designed by "an offbeat dandy..."), as the early scents were based on a rose theme...Lady Vengeance, Miss Charming and Citizen Queen. (Now the line is getting into other notes for Calamity J and the Oud scents.)

My fav is Citizen Queen, a rich leather/rose scent.

http://www.luckyscent.com/shop/categ...Has_a_Gun.html
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post #11 of 15
4/27/10 at 5:38am
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Definitly seek out samples first to try on your skin. I advocate that before any full bottle purchase.
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post #12 of 15
4/27/10 at 6:15am
Oha by Téo Cabanel is such a lovely rose... a very classic EDP!
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post #13 of 15
4/27/10 at 8:45am
Montale's Attar is an excellent rose.
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post #14 of 15
4/28/10 at 4:39am
you can try
Paul Smith Rose
Tendre Kiss by Lalique
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post #15 of 15
4/28/10 at 9:42am
I second Yves Rocher's Rose Absolue, which is a very pretty, spicy rose -- very wearable. And you can't beat the price!

At the other end of the price spectrum, Eau d'Italie's Paestum Rose is supposed to be lovely.
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