Weeping Rose

Some fragrances leave a more evocative or abstract impression. Such is the case with Weeping Rose--a scent that struck a chord and told a story: One foot in front of the other, you follow the flap and flutter of the crow that beckons you forward. The unknown path ahead is the only constant on this lonely journey, bringing with it the darkest, most confusing moments, when you strain to see or sense your winged guide. Sometimes the torrential rain unleashes against you and all you can do is crawl through mud so deep it threatens to drown you. And always in those most harrowing moments, you find you aren’t alone as you thought. Hands reach down and pick you up. A curious stranger who says nothing, but radiates stoic compassion and grief for your hardship. They patch your wounds, impart lessons that make you stronger and before you know it, the neverending lonely path beckons you again. Alone, but not as lonely as you were before, for a missing piece of you was gifted by that benevolent stranger. Weary, but more certain than ever that your journey is transforming you into something greater, even if you don’t know what it is, you find respite in a copse of apple trees. A stone boulder, perfect for sitting, offers you a place to savor a most delicious apple and ponder the unknown miles you've walked and the countless lessons you’ve learned. Tender pink roses blossom around you, filling the orchard air. Your crow companion watches your contentment from a branch above. Weeping Rose is reminiscent of a moment of respite between the tears-- a cure for the weeping. It reminds me of a glimpse of the transformative light that always breaks through the darker moments.

OMG this is heartbreakingly good. It's that good. I haven't been THIS impressed by a rose-centric scent (excluding Rose de Jamal) in YEARS. The rose is upfront and the dominant force, but it doesn't have the standard 'acidic' element to it, nor is the cloying aspect there. These features are muted by resins, fruity apple and hints of orris. This is sooo well done. The levelling and proportions are perfect. I see myself buying this sometime soon. I'm convinced I love this, I really REALLY am. Next step is to wait a week or so, and then live in it. I need to forget what it smells and feels like, so when it goes onto my neck, I'll be able to say categorically what I feel about it. Is it a love or is it a like? So far, it's a 9 - 9.5 out of 10 -- it's THAT good.

The opening! I got amazingly fresh jasmine green tea with peach, sweet lychee.. omg.. I'm a goofy teenager in Haymarket trying bubble tea for the first time?! I teared up spraying this. I know these aren't the actual notes but that's what I got! And this opening lasts really long which is impressive for those smells. Then it dampens down into a fresh, grassy, only slightly powdery rose that doesn't make me queasy or smell "old". I wanted A La Rose by Maison Francis Kurkdjian for its similar effect at one point (the bitter grapefruit smell combined with the rose), but while this is almost the same price, it comes in 30ml instead of 70ml making it much more affordable for me. (I also rarely finish fragrances in time) Absolutely buying this for the summer.

Out of the bottle it’s almost sherbet-like; shockingly so. Then it settles and you’re left with a really, really jammy rose. The tea notes that Chasing Scents market themselves on ground the sweetness—give it an earthiness that makes me think of digging in a rose garden while the scent of rain threatens overhead. I wore this faithfully throughout a hot, Australian summer and really came to love the cloying nature of it in the humidity. It does not last long on me, which is a shame but I can’t say if this is due to the fragrance itself or something about my skin. Either way my bottle is finally finished and I will be repurchasing it.

What an absolutely gorgeous fragrance. So far I have demo'd two of the scents in this line, Tea Service, at Scent Bar, and now weeping rose....both winners! This opens with a burst of fresh vibrant confer green and tea rose. The green settles in the back seat while the rose stays forward lasting 6+ hours. it is as (tinsky 61 says) every element of a garden rose tied up in one stunning bow. I purchased samples from the whole line so will be reviewing them all but pretty confident I am going to want all 4 FB's!