Elvira's Black Roses

This makes me think of an enchanting night in a garden, under the moonlight, being serenaded by the sounds of the night. I love it to wear at night as something that isn't too heavy but seductive enough to make people ask what it is only when you get pretty close to them.

Nice bright singular rosy rose! It's green fresh and grassy. I think this would be appropriate for anytime day or night and any part of the year. You can use a ton if you waaaannnnt... Go ahead and layer it! Come on it's okay, Demeter says you can. Elvira WANTS you to!

A little goes a long way - literally. Demeter scents don’t seem to be known for their sillage - but this one? Soo strong. I get compliments almost every time I wear it but If I accidentally use one full spray, I’ll have to change my clothes or else it will choke me out and/or give me a headache. It is a pretty solid rose tea scent though and I do enjoy wearing it when I can get the right balance.

very flowery, but - to me - smells like a bathroom air freshener :(

i get a very strong rosewater mixed with other florals and tea. it smells very wet and dewy. there's a sweetness to this, likely from the red currant. there's also a sourness, which likely comes from the artemisia. it's like a souring rose with berries in a bowl of tea. the sourness and sweetness combined just don't work for me. also the scent does not conjure up black roses in my mind. yes there is a sourness, but overall this is too sweet, fresh and watery to bring dark roses to mind.