Raving Rose

Wow! Just beautiful. This is a very realistic smelling rose fragrance with a slightly peppery opening and a slightly musky base, with just the tiniest hint of spiciness. It is a sweet rose fragrance without being too sweet and I am glad it isn't at all fruity or woody, as most rose fragrances are won't to be. It doesn't smell like rose water either, though there is a dewiness to it. There is something very romantic and feminine about Raving Rose, as if I were in a rose garden in Shiraz and listening to the poems of great poets as I sit on an ornate and beautiful Persian rug. This fragrance tells a story and it has me completely enthralled by its beauty! Projection is about arm's length on me and this fragrance lasted about 6 hours on my skin before completely dissappearing. I can imagine it being worn in either spring or summer during the day to a smart casual event, especially somewhere like the Ritz or the Movenpick for brunch. I love the pink and red bottle too and I think that it is so pretty. It is very pleasing to hold and to look at. Altogether, I would give this fragrance an 8.5/10 like I did for Jardin de L'orangerie by Dries Van Noten too.

Raving Rose opens with a very beautiful, photorealistic rose that immediately feels polished and high quality. The opening is dramatic in the best way, almost like smelling a vivid red rose at its most beautiful along. As it settles, the pepper and woods start to come forward and give the fragrance more structure. The rose never becomes dry to me, but it does become more masculine as it develops on skin, especially when it settles in with the peppery notes. I find it sensual, elegant, and a little dramatic without feeling loud. Overall, this is one of the more memorable rose fragrances I have tried, and it feels very wearable for someone who usually likes darker or more textured scents. I truly consider this to be a very unisex rose.

This is, without a doubt, the most beautiful rose fragrance I’ve ever smelled—the ultimate rose. It isn’t heavy, overly sweet, or overly floral. It simply smells like a rose, and that’s what makes it extraordinary. A subtle pepper note adds a fresh, airy quality, enhancing its realism. It reminds me of the pink roses my mother grew—like burying your face in their petals. It’s elegant, deeply nostalgic, and strikingly true to life. The longevity is excellent, with graceful projection that never overwhelms. Feminine, modern, and sophisticated, yet timeless.

Beautiful perfume! My husband who is very sensitive to all perfume, only likes Raving Rose on me. Stunning feminine and fresh..... puts me in a great mood when I put it on in the morning. Beautiful balance of sweet and pepper. I am completely obsessed so I even bought a refill as this will be in my collection for a foreseeable future. ....and to whoever said this smells like Rose01 from Swiss Arabian is COMPLETELY wrong !! oh my god those two fragrances have NOTHING in common !

liked this a lot more than i expected to, the dab on sample has become my go-to for going out. it’s a sharp green peppery rose— distinct from all the other roses i’ve smelled (admittedly not /that/ many). fairly linear, but i like where it sits.