Rose Roche

I’ve had 3 people so far asking me what I was wearing coz it smelled good. I'm starting to realize Fabrice Pellegrin's artistry is by sneaking up on you. He did it with Leau Papier and now with Rose Roche. I didn't think it had a lot to offer on first wear but I gave it time and boy did it surprise me. This is a rose for non-rose fragrance lovers. It's not complex and may smell familiar to some but it's understated. Pretty but not fragile. If Eau Capitale and Eau Rose had a gorgeous yet rebellious baby (think Alicia Silverstone and Liv Tyler in Aerosmith's Crazy MV), it would be this. Longevity is really good for a floral freshie and projects quite well too. To my nose it doesn’t smell similar to Paris-Paris but they work really well when layered. It works best in warm or hot weather and smells dull when it’s cold or rainy. I bit the bullet and bought it ‘coz the sample I had put a spell on me. My colleague said it smells like something a law firm name partner would wear. It's funny but I kinda agree.

You can see the similarities between this and Eau Rose if you squint, but the rose aspect of both perfumes is where the similarities start and end. Eau Rose is rose water through-and-though with a little woodiness in the base to give it some longevity whereas Rose Roche is green, herbaceous and a little spicy! I actually really like how @Bubblebee3 likens it to a "strawberry lemonade with leaves on top". A wonderful comparison! Don't expect strong projection though; while this has surprisingly good longevity (about 8 hours) it stays close to the skin, like most Diptyque's do. I already own Eau Rose so this is a pass for now but it's a strong contender to replace it when I finish the bottle! ... ACK, I just googled the price... £250??? Sweet jesus. I'm definitely torn because this balances fresh, floral and spice in a way that makes it soooo versatile! I'd wear this day, night, cold or hot weather... sigh. Another expensive monster goes on the wishlist I suppose!

I am absolutely in love with this fragrance. I went to my local Diptyque boutique to sniff around, not expecting to buy anything new, but when I smelled this I knew I had to have it. I was surprised though to come on here afterwards and see the reviews not being so positive, but that's the beauty of fragrance, it's all so very personal. To me, this perfume is fizzy, like soda, it's bright and perfect for spring and summer. I almost get a hint of dr.pepper or coke or something in the first hour of wearing, but afterwards it turns into a very uplifting citrus rose, which isn't harsh on the nose (and for me, many rose scents are just WAY too heavy and nauseating). I recommend trying in person if you can, I think it's quite unique.

My favorite bottle from this series. The top notes are a very sour rose, and the middle—wow! Cola rose! But it doesn’t have that fizzy soda feel; the lemon and ginger add a refreshing kick. It feels like it could debut as a beverage-inspired fragrance. Unfortunately, the base notes go back to a rather boring rose scent.

Got this in a sample pack, it’s a very beautiful lemon rose. Usually I’m not a big fan of rose but the lemon and patchouli soften it. It’s not too sweet. I really like this