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!

Just absolutely stunning. This has become an unexpected favourite and I’m thinking about making it my signature scent. The opening is a very fresh vegetal rose, but it very quickly softens into a juicy and syrupy rose scent thanks to the apple. The powdery orris note has an incense-like quality without becoming overwhelming. A gorgeous, powdery, sweet dry down. I don’t like overly sweet fragrances so I’m really surprised at how much I love this. So unique and interesting!

The rose came out strong at the start but quickly faded, then wafted in and out for a few hours. For me the apple note was what stayed longest and strongest - I smelled like the most beautiful, fresh, juicy apple - and after a while the maple and vanilla came out to play. This scent was almost exactly what I was looking for - not too floral while still being very sweet. Points added because it managed to make me feel like the prettiest girl in the world.

I love this. Everything Chasing Scents does is incredible. This is not a strong floral-forward rose, it's a warm soft tea rose. It feels nostalgic and sentimental, especially for an Asian person, of a memory that doesn't quite exist. Perhaps it reminds me of an amalgam of different memories. Lovely to wear as a bedtime scent. Bought a small sample but definitely will get a full bottle.

I'm impressed with this. It's a bit like a teetotal version of Rose Tonnerre--with that mass of green stems and leaves--but it's sweeter and lighter. The opening is sweet rose, shortly drowned in photorealistic green -- the cool room of a florist, forreal! As it develops, the rose wafts in and out like a breeze through a garden window. Longevity is good on me. I'm down for spring!

This is such a cool rose fragrance. I get all apple and juniper berries on the open. When the scent develops I pick up the rose. I get a woody, kind of sweet dry down. I am not a huge fan of gin which is what the opening smells like, but I love this perfume on me. I am going to wear it around and see what I think. It is quite pricey to get if I am not sure.

Surprise favorite of the brand! I kept catching something dry & herbal, yet fruity & resinous in the background that elevates & outlasts the rose, which made me sniff my arm time and time again! *I now realize it's the apple & maple accords that makes me think of the original Apple Brandy by Kilian.

This to me smelled like a rose cocktail? Almost a bit boozy in a really elegant way, like dressing very feminine to a speakeasy listening to jazz and hoping to catch the attention of a wealthy man who can support your life style. To me this smells really sexy.

This is indeed an amazing rose -- very very impressive. I need to try this again, but for me, the first thing I felt was that there was some booze in this, possibly rum or cognac -- either way, it's really good. I need to try this again!

dusty rose with tea. reminds me of beauty tea with tiny rose buds in it, but instead of timid rose aroma this one packs quite a punch! its an unusual but pretty rendition of rose and i cant help but fall in love with this

Beautiful..the kind of scent that would be perfect for a windy spring day. It smells almost watery- not watered-down, but light and cool. Like if a rose were not a flower but a juicy fruit.. A rose I can really get into!

layer this with slow world. thank me later

Weeping Rose is a soft rose scent which is fairly restrained and elegant and perfect for someone who wants a true rose perfume that is not too loud, in your face, or dominated by either oud or patchouli, neither of which it has. The beginning is graced by an absolutely lovely apple note, a very true round red apple, which is fun and unexpected. I’m not exactly sure why it’s there but I like it. The heart is the aforementioned true rose, a soft and friendly rose that is accompanied by a slight tinge of orris that brings in a little powder. There is also fig leaf and it adds some bitterness in the background to set off and counterpoint the velvety rose and the Iris powder, but in a mild way. Just enough to bring out their beauty. Nothing is overdone in this and everything is balanced and very smooth. The dry down keeps the rose although it gives way a little to a sweet woodsy maple and vanilla amber base. Still, the rose is the main note through out and the overall impression of this is class. A very classy and modern rose perfume. This is one I’d choose for Audrey Hepburn if she asked me to get her a modern rose perfume.

In the same way that I believe Rain Tea and Tea Service are sisters, I think Weeping Rose and Slow World are perhaps cousins. These two pull much sweeter, with the latter having an undeniable gourmand quality that I don't particularly favor. Weeping Rose presents a happy medium where the warm vanilla, amber, and maple notes do not upstage the namesake rose. This is, however, still a very sweet fragrance. I don't really get any fig leaf or orris root from this. The rose is the star here, complimented very tastefully by a punchy bite from the juniper berries and freshly-cut apple. There is something pungently woody here. I believe this is what gives Weeping Rose it's somewhat dry quality, and thus, places this perfume in the tea realm. It doesn't have the immediately recognizable bitter accord found within tea that Rain Tea or Tea Service do, but it definitely reads more tea-like than Slow World. Not a powdery scent as the orris root or tea rose might lead one to believe. Definitely pleasant, but I prefer other fragrances from brand more.

Sparkling apple and rose Reminds me of apple cider with rose and a warm amber glow, sparkling and slightly sweet with a touch of earthiness from the orris root. Really wears best in spring when the temperature is not too hot or cold, just right. Longevity is great wore it on a day warm day out, could still smell it 8 hours later and it also projects very well. The price for 30ml is not bad at all. Overall if you enjoy sparkling and refreshing vibes from your fragrance and you're okay with rose then this is well worth it, It's not a love, but a very strong like for me. 7/10

A beautiful rose steeped tea with woody tannins and the subtle sweetness of dehydrated apple. I grew up in rural Japan for some of my childhood, and this fragrance reminds me of a mysterious teahouse we would sometimes drive to, high up in the mountains near town. The teahouse was made mostly of glass (including its ceiling) and served a wide variety of organic fruity teas. It seemed to always be surrounded by mist and rain. Weeping rose brings back these dream-like memories of drinking tea in the clouds.