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".

Crabtree and Evelyn produce some lovely fragrances, but why do they insist on changing their formulas unnecessarily? The original Evelyn Rose is beautiful...a classic, pure rose smell, light and powdery but long - lasting. If you are a fan of C&E florals, try and get hold of this version of the fragrance, I can absolutely recommend.

I've worn this perfume from its begining and I love it! I use every last drop. It is at its best when using the shower gel, lotion and then the perfume. Woods of Winser is the only thing close to this scent I have found. I just hope they never discontinue it.

It's good smell , classy rose , fresh ,long lasting my aunt in usa. gave it to me long time ago. I love this perfume but it's too bad that here in thailand can't find shop to buy

This smells beautiful. I was able to find the old formula of this. Very long lasting. Smells like fresh roses sniffed from the garden without the bugs in your nose. lol

I was also able to find this treasure at TJ Maxx for $6.99. What a gem!! I got the matte pink glass bottle version. I am pleased. Great Mother’s Day gift to myself.

For some reason my review below didn't show up with my online name and incorrectly listed it as a guest review for Evelyn Rose. (It's been that kind of week.) :)

I completely agree with A. Rose 123 's excellent review below. Accurately and succinctly describes this lovely fragrance.

I snapped up a bottle of Evelyn Rose Femme de Force today. Wish it had its own listing, because it is so different from the usual rose soliflore represented in traditional Evelyn Rose. This scent is incredibly spicy. First sniff smelled almost like straight black pepper to me. But the dry down is much soapier, with a very original, dry, and frankly unisex take on rose. Nothing sweet or cute here - just resinous spices with a very serious rose. I think this would be best in cooler weather and it might suit a masculine vibe better. Lovely nonetheless. Update: this and Prada Infusion d'iris are the only perfumes I can wear when my stomach is off - this is just such a clean, soothing scent.

This review is for the fragrance Evelyn Rose force de femme in the pink opaque bottle. This is a well constructed more complex rose fragrance which has notes which take it out of the realm of quasi soliflores. The green notes bergamot and Amber give this depth. They are discernible throughout performance. Longevity is 4-5 hours and sillage is moderate. Office friendly and suitable for events requiring closer contact with others. I like rose fragrances, but don’t need to be hit over the head by insistent call to “smell the roses, smell the roses.. “ I Prefer more subtlety. I can enjoy the rose throughout without overkill.

I like Evelyn rose because it's a good rendition of rose as soliflore. It's very easily wearable, feminine, quite elegant and not old lady. It stays stable for long time. I bought it on a sale and I wear it from time to time, even if my true love from Crabtree & Evelyn was Azzemour, the lightest, softer oriental scent I've found, now discontinued. Why??

Yes I like this, I have the EDT which is very nice, but lasting power is very very low, like no more than 30 minutes on me...It would be so beautiful in the EDP concentration I guess. It is a very delicate rose smell, like the one used in making jam roses, confiture de roses:), I can definitely sense the touch of peach which gives it a smooth sensation.

I had this scent and wore it till the end (which is seldom for me :) ). It's a nice rose for the day time and office. I felt comfortable with it at work. On me it also developed a licorice note, which can be nice but was also the reason why I didn't buy it a second time.

This is such a classic rose scent. I even bought the hand soap/hand lotion for my bathroom, and loved using it down to the last drop. This is for people who love rose in it's simplest form, not with a bunch of perfume-y notes blended in. It's rather fresh and sparkling.

A beautiful clean scent that lasts a long time. I wore this for a particular happy occasion and that memory really contributes to my love of this classic fragrance.

A really nice rose spring scent... So sad they changed the formula. WHY?!?!?!? Luckily I still have half a bottle left of the "old" one left...