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post #1 of 19
8/29/12 at 7:46pm
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Are there any frags out there that have a very real natural smelling rose note in them? Perhaps with a light woodsy, and maybe including some spice and/or sweetness?

I've smelled my step-mother's EL's Beautiful, and it seemed like I was starting to feel nauseated. I'm not looking for that kind of smell; not sure if it's because of the rose note(s) in that fragrance or what.

I have Al Rehab Khaliji; but what about something more subtle, like a GPHII infused with rose?

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post #2 of 19
8/29/12 at 7:59pm
1913 and Lumiere Noire are two pretty good choices IMO.
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post #3 of 19
8/29/12 at 9:08pm
Montale Highness Rose Parfum
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post #4 of 19
8/29/12 at 10:22pm
N'Aimez Que Moi - rose + sandalwood + oakmoss
Eau Rose - Diptyque
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post #5 of 19
8/29/12 at 10:22pm
Gosh, I hope Highness Rose is better and of better quality than Roses Elixir..that one is awful, just awful, lol.
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post #6 of 19
8/29/12 at 10:26pm
Highness Rose smells very like my "Roseraie de L'Hay" rugosa...a spicy rose with a bit of carnation/clove. Very realistic, quite linear, low sillage and great longevity.
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post #7 of 19
8/29/12 at 10:27pm
You do know your roses..I may have to sniff it sometime.
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post #8 of 19
8/29/12 at 10:31pm
Vintage Acteur.
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post #9 of 19
8/29/12 at 10:37pm
Sonoma Scent Studio Velvet Rose.
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post #10 of 19
8/29/12 at 11:43pm
+1 - Highly recommended! I would suggest you start your journey with Vintage Acteur...for all the reasons you mentioned. Read the reviews - it is not a "fresh bloom", but a slightly wilted rose that has shed a few petals. There is a Mace note in here along with nice, rich booziness from the fruit notes...as well as rich, earthy patchouli, warm leather, spicy wood notes, amber and wonderful Oakmoss (only in Vintage). Possibly, the best release ever from the Azzaro house...!

Also, the "dirty rose" of Zino Davidoff (make sure you only get Original Formulation with the Script Logo!) and...Iquitos by Alain Delon - a wonderful composition with rose in the heart

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Vintage Acteur.
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post #11 of 19
8/29/12 at 11:47pm
Washington Tremlett's Black Tie is very very nice (classy and traditional in a good way). Hedonist is of course very right in mentioning Caron's N'aimez que moi, likewise Or et Noir, if you want to go this way.
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post #12 of 19
8/30/12 at 1:49am
Amouages Lyric Man has a lush red rose smell about it that is quite stunning though it is a bit feminine.
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post #13 of 19
8/30/12 at 9:39am
Higness Rose.
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post #14 of 19
8/30/12 at 9:54am
Armani Prive Rose d'Arabie ticks those boxes imo. But if you prefer something more subtle, perhaps try Tea Rose from Perfumers Workshop?
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post #15 of 19
8/30/12 at 9:55am
portrait of a lady!!!
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post #16 of 19
8/30/12 at 10:06am
Highness Rose for when I crave fresh, dewy, youthful rose.
Creed Windsor for when I want a comfortably masculine rose-themed frag.
Arabian Oud's King Fahed oil blend for when I want rose seamlessly fused with musk and oud.
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post #17 of 19
8/30/12 at 11:19am
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Thank you for the responses!
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post #18 of 19
8/30/12 at 7:02pm
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Sa Majesté la Rose by Serge Lutens.
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post #19 of 19
8/30/12 at 7:39pm
Besides what has already been recommended...

Rose Noir (Byredo)
Voleur de Roses (L'Artisan)
L'Ombre Dans L'Eau (Diptyque)
L'Eau de Rose (Ramon Monegal)
Rose Anonyme (Atelier Cologne)

or Red Roses (Jo Malone)
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