RÒS

Caswell Massey’s RÒS is pure class and sophistication, and is a high quality product from a historic American house (1752). A waitress complimented me asking if it was Chanel. I doubt she meant it smells like a specific Chanel (or at least none came to mind), more likely she thought it smells similar in quality to Chanel. RÒS is unisex with strong sillage, carrying a dominant note of rose throughout but not an overly sweet rose. This rose is rugged, giving a masculine-leaning vibe. It’s rounded nicely with spiciness, and in the dry down there is a faint hint of tobacco (not a listed note). The spiciness and tobacco provide complexity. Caswell Massey uses descriptors such as “dark and mysterious” and categorizes RÒS as “FLORIENTAL SPICY” — all very accurate. This is best suited for colder weather. I picture a confident man or woman wearing this fragrance, perhaps a clean cut person (for men, think dark blue suit and tie, e.g. President Emmanuel Macron). Score: 9 out of 10 Would I purchase a replacement bottle? Yes, but I’m also really liking La Douleur Exquise by Les Abstraits, another masculine rose, both are excellent winter fragrances.

A very pleasant, mature fragrance. Opens with a light bergamot which on my skin disappears nearly immediately. It then moves into a stunning rose—sweetened by anise, but kept comfortably masculine by the presence of black pepper and tobacco in the back. Sweet is really the word I would emphasize here. This is a jammier rose, and I would be lying if I told you this didn't take any time to appreciate as someone who generally strays from sweeter fragrances. Once I got it though, I got it: this is for someone who's cool and classy, calm and collected—maybe a little mysterious. An overall gentleman. I would say this is primarily for more formal occasions, but I think you can get away with dressing it down if you're the right type of guy. If you think yourself a classy man and love rose, then you will certainly enjoy this.

A deep, rich, spicy, liqueur oud rose reminiscent of Estée Lauder Amber Mystique. Intoxicating, deep red, best for fall or winter.

A wonderfully balanced rose scent, with a delightful spicy finish.

Ros is a rugged masculine rose, but not unapproachable like so many male fragrances are now a days. The rose in Ros is red, like the red rose in a dandy man's suit lapel. That rose is surrounded by black pepper, sweet anis, cloaked in cognac, and fine tobacco. This is a fragrance for a man of class, he is distinguished, dapper, sophisticated, witty and oh so charming. Ros is a reinvented classic, reinvented for the 21st century. Updated, toned down and polished. I could see JFK liking Ros and wearing it. This is class all the way. I hope more men check out Caswell and Massey they have some great offerings for men and women. They are polished, classy, and natural smelling. Edit: 4/28/22 My husband wore this yesterday and still smelled like it when he woke up this morning. He is enjoying his mini and I think I will buy him a full size as a birthday gift. He really loves it. Guys if you like roses and want a masculine rose fragrance that smells classy and elegant give Ros a try.