Roulette Rosa

Another test from this beautiful small Italian brand, Balaclava Perfumes. Roulette Rosa is, as the name suggests, a pink perfume—but not a soft pink. This is a shocking, lacquered pink. That’s the first thing that comes to mind as soon as you spray it. The vibe is slightly plastic-like; I would almost call it a vinyl perfume. Pink pepper often gives that effect. This is not a delicate rose—it hits the nose quite aggressively. The name is very fitting. It isn’t sweet; it’s more fruity, synthetic (not necessarily in a negative sense—here the synthetic quality is part of the artistic construction) and spicy. A very summery fragrance, perfect for very young women. I imagine it on polished blonde girls—it’s almost a Barbie perfume. Not very versatile. That said, the composition is excellent: original, perfectly aligned with the concept, and of very high quality. I personally wouldn’t wear it and prefer its sibling Ora d’Aria, but that’s purely a matter of taste and doesn’t affect my very positive judgment.