Rose And Me

How many permutations of rose does one need? Turns out, there is always one more. At one of the most beautiful stores I’ve ever visited, where every object is stunning and precious and exquisitely devoid of hollow pretension, I found Rose and Me. On my skin, the black rose note emerged, fused with potent guaiac and so many seductive nuances which gave it an almost cade oil-like vibe. The rose is hypnotically beautiful with a darkness that seduces and offends in equal measure. I’d already exhausted my perfume budget, so I left it on the shelf. Alas, it haunted me relentlessly until I returned far sooner than expected to buy it. This is not a rose for everyone, and that's okay. It is a rose for those who appreciate the beauty found in profound and complex darkness. It feels like an extension of me when I wear it. If a lovingly tended, peaceful shrine to Santa Muerte had a scent, Rose and Me would be it. This association is undoubtedly part of the reason I love it so.

Rose and Me opens with a rose & honey. From the very beginning it smells like an old church, I smell myrrh & incense (even though they are not listed). Rose and Me is amazing - full, regal, mysterious. It reminds me of Volcano by Carner (which I LOVE), however Rose and Me is definitely more rosy and less smokey. I absolutely love the aesthetic of this brand, including the bottles. They are heavy and beautiful! Notes: top: deep black rose heart: geranium, jasmine, saffron base: styrax, patchouli, guaiac wood, musk

A beautiful but ultimately masculine woody rose. Dark rose with great depth, it has fantastic longevity and moderate sillage. Decent doses of saffron and guaiac bring a spicy woody accord that persists through the heart and drydown, drawing from what is otherwise an incredibly beautiful rose.

A very dark deep rose in the same style of Ex Idolo Thirty Three but without the oud and more rose. Heavy use of dark notes, really nice fragrance and the one that stands out from this collection

Dark, woody, slightly spicy rose. Quite sexy and mysterious; definitely more for nighttime. It’s almost a perfect dark rose for me, except for a chemical/artificial note I get running through the whole thing. I’ve seen others describe it as a “medicine” type note and I agree. I can’t figure out what it is but it’s not very pleasant. Otherwise great frag and nice strong sillage.

The opening is horrific, smells as if it went bad. Has some similarities with classic Shalimar. Vintage and old-lady leaning. After 5 minutes it's much better, spicy, it's definitely a winter scent. More masculine in the end.

Spicy rose Quite strong and comes off slightly vintage I didnt like it, probably because of the saffron

masculine woody rose and Off! bug spray. i also smell incense. settles into a more pleasant rose but the bug spray / medicinal note doesn't disappear. i can see a well-groomed guy in a long wool coat wearing this. or a very put together professional lady. no-nonsense.

I adore this scent- it's absolutely my new favorite. Deep, dark, sexy rose- so feminine and so romantic- but not too noisy, you can take her anywhere. She's a Proper Lady, but she also knows what she wants. It's glorious and intoxicating. Cons: Sometimes in the initial spray I do get a bit of a "medicine" type smell, but it never lasts more than a few minutes. Also, the scent itself weakens a little sooner than I'd like- I get about two hours off of it before it becomes really subtle. That's not too bad though, and there are things you can do to lengthen it. Edit: After being incredibly pleased with the tester vial I paid $139 for the full size and this one is absolutely terrible. The "medicine" smell never goes away, except when the entire scent does, which is after about 30 minutes. They won't let me return or exchange it. I absolutely DO NOT recommend.

Here are the notes as listed on the manufacturer sample card: Top: Deep Black Rose Heart: Geranium, Jasmine, Saffron Base: Patchouli, Styrax, Guaiaco Wood, Musk But, I would agree with the reviewer below that this smells like rose and bug spray. I'm not sure which of the notes above comes off as bug spray-ish. This fragrance is my least favorite from this house, but I'm not a huge fan of strong rose scents in general.

possibly the most headache inducing fragrance i've ever smelled. rose + geranium is something i cannot deal with i'm afraid...

The opening smells super briney. I just kept thinking.... OLIVES??? It fades over time to reveal the rose but I do not think I could go through this opening every time I wore it to get there. This is the only one from their discovery set that was an immediate no. Loved No Sleep, Punk Motel, Psychdelicious and Catharsis.

Super similar to Secrets de rose from Parfums de Rosine. A saffrony, woody, and dark rose that is rich and bold, suitable for the evening or a person with a strong personality who can pull it off.

I wanted Rose and Me, but I got Rose and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It literally smells like a heavy Bulgarian rose took a bath in olive oil. A bit too thick and greasy for my nose