Evelyn Rose

I have the version that's just prior to the 2012 reformulation. Note: Not this ugly lookin' opaque bottle. It's the one with the clear glass with a silver cap and silver wordings. I love, love, love this scent. Its very rosey and peachy at the same time, which has made me fall in love with rose+peach perfumes. A lovely "rounded" fruity rose that is also green and fresh. There is no syrupy sweetness in this - just pure fruity rose. The dry down is rather soapy but I like it that way, because it makes me feel like I've been bathing in rose petals and rose scented soap. I envision this would be perfect for a young adult to someone in their 30s as it exudes elegance, youth and innocence. I have the EDP rollerball and the EDT and I'd save them up because I can't find them anymore. Such a heartbreak. Longevity wise around a good 4-5 hours on me. I love how it goes well with my body chemistry. Sillage is soft, like a secretly sexy scent waiting to be noticed. My little nephew loved hugging me when I had this on. I guess it is a comforting scent. PLEASE BRING THIS BACK, CRABTREE&EVELYN! Your reformulations and discontinuations of product are simply infuriating. Destruction of the loyal fan base you have, I'd say. ------- Tried the latest version at the store today. Unimpressed. Yes, it's rose all right, with hints of citrus and a noticeable powdery drydown. It's the same scent of Evelyn Rose like its previous formulation but has lost the peachy smell-- its companion, its complement. The peach balanced the rose out, makes it "rounded" and bubbly but now it's gone. I wouldn't buy the new version. The chunky opaque bottle also fills me with distaste. Oh, how I yearn for the old Evelyn Rose with its kisses of juicy peach!

I had the original Evelyn, and I truly, deeply, loved it. I wore it every day, to the point that even now, everyone who smells me assumes I'm wearing a rose scent. I know. Wearing citrus, but everyone always smells roses in what I'm wearing, without fail. I bought it because I had three of the Evelyn rosebushes in my rose collection and it was among my favorites. This scent was soft, warm, floral but not sweet, green but not sharp. It was , for me, perfect. I haven't had the courage to go try the reformulation. David Austin, the breeder of the Evelyn Rose died last year, and I am afraid he would be gravely disappointed, based on the things people have said about the gold bottle scent. I'd rather keep it as a perfect memory.

When my mother passed away, I kept a few of her perfumes and initially wore this one mainly for sentimental reasons as it reminded me of her and I felt close to her. However, now it has become a firm favourite of my rosy florals. I spray it onto my hair and this seems to give it much more lasting power (EDP). It always seems to remain fresh and although the peach peeps out, it never turns fruity or sickly sweet. I don't feel 'perfumed' when I wear it and I can guarantee compliments every time I wear it. Thank you mum.

I bought this in about 2011, it was in a clear glass bottle packaging. It's a very good quality beautiful, good performance and warm rose frag. I can say this is so much better than many so called niche parfum now a day, I personally think it's even better than FM une rose. I missed this soooo much, sadly it's been discontinued, I couldn't find it anywhere...I can only recall it from my memory...

A heavier cousin (IMO) to C&E's Rosewater, and it must be very popular because it seems as if it's always sold out! In terms of "rose intensity", I rate this firmly between Jo Malone's "Red Roses" and C&E's own "Rosewater". When I'm not out, it's the one I reach for when I want that middle ground between the heavy sensuality of "Red Roses" and the lighter breeziness of "Rosewater".