Rose Load

Let me be the first reviewer to say I LOVE this scent! I got the “exploratory set” of the 5 Boy Smells scents because I was (and still am) a big fan of Boy Smells candles, and I liked Rose Load so much I actually bought a full bottle. I find the rose modern and not overwhelming, and the spices really complementing the rose. To me it may not be a black-tie event scent, but certainly not a going to the gym scent, either, because the sillage is quite impressive. I find the scent lingering for hours and the dry down is still very pleasant. There’s just nothing, not one element, that I don’t love about this scent. I’m a woman and do think Rose Load is leaning feminine but would love to smell this on a confident guy! Update: I wish this scent had 1/4 of its potency. Because it’s such a beast I rarely wear it for fear I’d choke out ppl surrounding me.

This is my signature scent full stop. I first received a 10ml sized bottle in a Space NK fragrance advent calendar and from the outset I was hooked. the heavy hit of rose that is fresh and tart at the start dries down beautifully to a fresh vibrant rose that is very similar to Diptyque rose load but stronger and longer lasting. The only issue is that it is difficult to get hold of in the UK and the only retailer to sell it is Space NK but they are often out of stock so I have to buy the 10ml bottles on eBay when available. That is why I ended up buying the Diptyque as the scent profile to me is very similar- unfortunately, for me, it does not last as long on my skin and I end up over spraying just to get that dopamine hit. This perfume is not given the hype it deserves, as far as I’m concerned it is a 10 out of 10.

This is amazing! Not funeral-y, or particularly grandma smelling. The rose is strong and complex, with the fruit brightening and rounding out potential sharpness. The sandalwood grounds the scent and continues to become more prominent as it dries out, strong enough to complement but not overpower the rose. A little goes a long way, did my usual four sprays and it can definitely fill a room. It also lingers on clothes and skin after washing for a while.

This has a Middle Eastern-Arabian influence that gives it a unique and appealing character. It’s the type of fragrance that oud and rose scent enthusiasts will not regret adding to their collection. Instead of a rich, syrupy, jammy aroma, it offers a more airy, delicate jammy note. It’s versatile enough to be worn all year round, and it has a cozy, comforting feel to it too. I blind bought this based on the notes and I'm so glad I did!

I’ll be honest that I am such a fan girl of Boy Smells. I often wear Woodphoria and (heretic) Scandalwood together to get the jamminess from the first and the rose from the later. Rose load gives both of those in one bottle. The rose is sharp the other notes are fresh and spicy and the overall scent has an almost “dirty” quality imho. Long lasting and strong in these summer months.