Perfume Calligraphy Rose

A VERY SEDUCTIVE ROSE The first rose petals were found as fossils in the Colorado Rocky Mountains and date back more than 32 million years. Historically, the domestic rose is thought to be a flower that originated in Asia and was first cultivated over 5,000 years ago. The Assyrians, Babylonians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans used this flower both as a decorative element, for body care and as a bathing scent. One of the historical figures who boosted the popularity of roses in modern times was Empress Josephine, the first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was a passionate rose grower. In her garden at the "Chateau de Malmaison", she had one of the largest rose beds in Europe and her gardens did not stop growing until she died in 1814. It was also in France that, in 1816, the first hybrid perpetual rose - the "Rose du Roi" - was produced in the royal gardens of Sèvres in Paris. From a more mystical perspective, the rose has been associated with the figure of Mary, mother of Jesus Christ, Mary Magdalene and Saint Elizabeth Queen of Portugal (but who was born in Aragon). It is also the symbol of the Rose Cross Order, which stylises a cross with a white rose in the centre and has become a symbol of Christian esotericism. All species of 'Rosaceae' are amazingly beautiful and have continuous flowering. Robust growth and great immune defence against diseases have also been its characteristics since the beginning of its cultivation. An interesting fact is that the petals have both perfume and flavour. In addition to decoration in bouquets, branches and clusters, roses are used in the production of medicines, and infusions for aromatic teas, cosmetics and perfumes. A total of 126 original wild species have resulted in more than 30,000 hybrids due to human intervention, and these flowers are spread all over the world. The particular scent that most people associate with roses belongs to the very well-known Damask Rose. Roughly speaking, there are at least six main types of scents coming from different types of roses, namely Traditional (better known as Damask), Spicy (mainly with notes of anise, clove or myrrh), Fruity (with notes of raspberry, lemon, apricot, peach or banana), Tea, Moss and Musk. Being more objective, in perfumery, you could describe the traditional rose scent as floral and fresh, but it can have delicate nuances of powder, geranium, berry, plum, apple, lemon, tobacco, grass and clove. The rose chord delivers a fantastic aroma, both seductive and complex, and is increasingly used for unisex and men's fragrances, in addition to its traditional choice in women's perfumes. Several much-loved perfumes are distinguished by their strong rose note. As examples, I could mention labels like "Déclaration d'Un Soir by Cartier, "Portrait of a Lady" by Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, "Armani Privé - Rose d'Arabie" by Giorgio Armani, "Florabotanica" by Balenciaga or "For Her" by Narciso Rodriguez. I really like all of them. However, my rosy preference rests on a rather mystical, terribly seductive and deeply oriental rose perfume. I refer to one of the masterpieces of the Estée Lauder group, but included in the Aramis brand, the "Perfume Calligraphy Rose" launched in 2013. This unisex perfume awakens with spicy nuances but immediately floods us with a strong note of Turkish Rose. The Turkish Rose is a variant of the Damask Rose, specifically grown in the Isparta region of Turkey. The scent of this rose is fresh and floral and adds hints of blonde woods, black plum and saffron. While I consider this rose to be the main performer in this Aramis, it integrates into a stage profusely adorned with myrrh resins, styrax, labdanum and frankincense. We can't detach ourselves from the deeply enigmatic and esoteric Middle Eastern ambience. We entered the kingdom of Scheherazade, the legendary Persian queen narrator of the tales of The Thousand and One Nights. We feel transported to a Turkish seraglio amidst its luxury cushions and translucid coloured veils. My rating for this ambience of romance and seduction: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ - Opening: 9.0 (The fragrance opens a bit spicy, but you feel immediately a strong rose whiff in your nostrils with an ambary background) - DryDown: 9.5 (A fainting rose in a turmoil of resins) - Longevity: 8.5 (3 sprays last up to 8~9 hours) - Sillage: 8.0 (5~6 feet of sillage and up to 2.5 hours of projection, with 3 sprays.) - Uniqueness: 7.5 (Not really unique although it presents me with the oriental rose blending, I like the most. it recalls some other fragrances like "Rose Oud" by Kilian, "Spice Must Flow" by Etat Libre d'Orange, and "Beyond Rose by Clinique, to name only a few) - Wearability: 7.5 (Not suitable for mild or hot weather; a winter and fall fragrance) - Versatility: 8.5 (Unisex fit for day or night use mainly at leisure or for a night event) - Praise: 8.0 (Not consensual as oriental scents haters or fresh scent lovers will probably reject it. Nevertheless, I assure you that most heads will turn in your direction and will love your scent) - Quality: 9.0 (Well above average quality impression) - Presentation: 9.0 (Simple and attractive; The label evokes an oriental ambience without mistakes) - Price: 8.0 (This perfume price is quite variable depending on the shop where you buy it. It seems that it is becoming a bit rare and prices are rising. My 100ml bottle cost me €45, five years ago. Nowadays you are bound to find it with more expensive price tags, probably above €100) ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Overall rating: 8.41 / 10.00 - between 7 and 8 = above average; - between 8 and 9 = recommended; - above 9 = definitely not to be missed; My opinion: I can only recommend "Perfume Calligraphy Rose" if you like the rose note. If you like the rose note and, on top of it, you are passionate about oriental scents, you must own this perfume or at least try it. If you want to buy it, please hurry because prices are currently rising. I may suggest you try also its saffron brother "Perfume Calligraphy Saffron" which eases up a bit in the rose note and adds a bit more saffron. Music: Gilbert Bécaud - "L'important c'est la rose" (The Rose is what matters)

I cannot simply attempt to top the review left by @RosaMilena for this exquisite balsamic rose. A breathtaking visual created for this beautiful juice. Phenomenal review! Rose Calligraphy is dense and sweet but not in a cloying, candied way. This perfume doesn’t take that avenue. The saffron in the beginning is wonderful, embroidering the rose with its threads of spiciness. The resins lend their caramel like density to the composition with a gentle smokiness lingering. The oregano isn’t dry, it’s as if it has been freshly picked and left in the slow, humid heat of the day—it is moist and balmy. I think the oregano and resins work together to create a “chewy” texture within the composition which is what I’ve found a few reviewers below feel in this perfume. The lavender is just a gentle whisp giving an aromatic touch—which I feel prevents RC from verging on almost gourmand. Overall, this is a velvety, plush, jammy rose creation which isn’t sugared or candy like—its silky petals under an ambery blanket, formed by resinous and balsamic notes—slightly sticky and thick in nature. It is nothing short of genius, a divine blend, masterful perfumery. The myrrh delivers a soft, comforting aura and a gentle smoky nuance, from the oregano and lavender you get a delicate aromatic embellishment. The musk and ambergris create a fluffy and slightly salty base, the balsamic sweetness follows its way into the dry down which works beautifully with the musk and ambergris notes. An abstract take on a classic floral in my opinion. I wear this in all seasons because I don’t care teehee. It lasts around 6-8 hours I find, so decent longevity. Persists well in warmer weather. On cloth the scent is quite different but I find it to be still, quite stunning. On my skin, this has quite an evolution and is in no way linear. I find smokiness, aromatics, syrupy nuances shine through at different intervals. On cloth it is still thick and dense, mainly resins and a glint of rose. Aaah, so nice. This perfume is a work of art and truly a unique olfactory experience during its wear. A huge mistake discontinuing the production of this. One of the best and most unique roses my nose has ever encountered.

I try to avoid blind buys nowadays, but my most recent one was Calligraphy Rose. I just couldn't resist as a major rose fan and seeing all the raves on MUA, plus the really good price! It's a beautiful luxe exotic rose, exactly what I was looking for to help round out my collection of rose scents. To my nose it smells like roses and Guerlinade, which is so odd! Like a rosy L'Heure Bleue. I even tested the two together to compare and couldn't believe the resemblance. The drydowns are so similar with my chemistry. CR definitely has this sort of Middle Eastern feel. Some reviewers below said that it has a Turkish Delight thing going on, but unfortunately I have yet to try some. However, it's nowhere near as sweet as loukhoum scents such as Keiko Mecheri Loukhoum, Serge Lutens Rahat Loukoum, or L'Artisan Traversee du Bosphore. Not as gourmand, definitely not fruity. Not really spicy to me either. Some also mention getting a rosewater feel from it, and I can see that, but this is so dense, while rosewater is so airy. I just can't help but think of L'Heure Bleue, probably because of the "denseness" of the scent. Roses laying over this really thick, powdery base. I'm not familiar with most of the notes that are apparently in CR, like myrrh and saffron, so I can't pinpoint anything beyond the rose, which starts to fade away as wear time progresses. The base is so warm, smooth, rich. I think there's something that's just ever so slightly vanillic in there too. It strongly resembles Guerlinade to me. Good sillage (enough for me to receive a compliment!), excellent longevity. While a man could pull this scent off, it leans more towards the feminine side. All in all, the hype for Calligraphy Rose is well-deserved. It's a breath of fresh air amongst rose fragrances. Smells so expensive and very niche, like an Amouage. I love this even more than the lovely Lyric Woman, Amouage's complex rose/incense scent. Calligraphy Rose was an unexpected love at first spray for me, and the Guerlain vibe (to my nose) is the icing on the cake. I highly recommend to all rose fans!

This to me is a heavenly rose fragrance! I adore everything about this and as a rose lover this is right up my alley. I like how it is definitely a rose centered perfume but the rose is not sickly sweet at all. At first it is like wow you smell the rose but then they dry down starts and to me that is so enjoyable in this perfume. As this settles into the skin the myrrh,frankincense, and other resins start to work their magic making this even more delicious to wear. I really like labdanum and this has a nice dose that really makes this smell lovely! It turns into to me the most delicious rose incense perfume. I also like the price point and how readily you can find this but I don't get why this was discontinued?!?! This perfume to me is so wonderful so I will be buying backups. In terms of sillage and longevity it amazes me! This stays on my skin till the next day. Clothes longer so the longevity is crazy good! For sillage I'd say this can be very heavy for some for me I'd say it is heavy but I actually like that. I only need a few sprays to achieve a good scent trail. I don't douse myself in this I just use about 4 sprays and it stays perfect. I love how the resins surround the rose in this perfume. It feels like the rose isn't overwhelmed or overshadowed to me it's a perfect balance.I also enjoy how their is a sweetness but it's tempered. This truly is a great perfume! I like to wear this in any weather except super hot as on me it could project too much like Narciso's scents do so I think this is perfect for up to early Summer where I live. I don't like weather or age constraints in a scent so I just wear this when I want and am happy. I think this is great for formal occasions too. I love CR and would recommend it to any rose lover who likes a good perfume or enjoys balsamic scents. To me this is everything I'm looking for in a perfume. It's not too sweet or to clean from the lavender it literally to me is a big beautiful rose surrounded by resins and it is lovely!

I bought this in hopes this is similar to Tauerville's Rose Flash but unfortunately, i feel these two end up entirely different. That's not a bad thing but i love Rose Flash and this one is just a "like" for me. So, i received this and from the bottle this smells great! You really get the rose/saffron combo straight from the bottle. I then sprayed it on myself in my office. About 10 minutes later, my colleague's 6 yr old kid who usually comes into my office and plays for a bit, came up to me and asked why the office smelled like powder! I immediately smelled my wrist to confirm her nose and yeah... like a kinda granny-ish rosey powdery scent which i remember from childhood visiting my Grandmother's and her collection of body powders. Impressed by her ability to describe the scent i asked her if she liked the smell and without smelling my wrist she shook her head and said "it's too dusty"..... and i concur, the perfect way to describe the opening; a dusty powdery rose. So there it is... during the first 2-3 hours this dusty-powdery quality slowly gives way to a amber- musk combo where i think this really shines. The rose is almost gone after 3 hours and here is where i find myself most interested in the scent. Performance sucks at this point but the scent on the skin is amazing and very familiar. What does it smell like? It smells like the mid notes of M7 by YSL... took me a while to identify but they have the same quality and almost exactly alike in the drydown. So i like this scent, performance is okay but honestly i cant smell it without putting nose to wrist. Strangely though people smell it around me and really like and have commented positively on it. So take that for what it's worth. I will be purchasing the sickly sticky sweet Rose flash again which so far, has been the best rose scent i've smelled.