Elie Saab Le Parfum Rose Couture

We all have those perfume notes that are a "safe bet" for us. Then there are others that are the opposite. And the note "Rose" is one of those. It can either go VERY right...or VERY wrong for me. Never in the middle with any that I've experienced. At least not with any perfumes where Rose is a PROMINENT note or in the title. My most recent try...was Kim Kardashian's "Fleur Fatale." THIS perfume is what I had hoped that one would be. Fleur Fatale, which I had read many positive reviews on...was just so "dusty" and as much as I hate to say it..."old-ladyish." It honestly was just awful on me. And I hate to say negative things about perfumes or write negative reviews on them. But it was cheap so I took the plunge. Now this one...I've had my eye on for a while and since it is rose-prominent, mixed with the fact that it's pretty pricey...I hadn't bought it. All of a sudden...there's tons of listings on Ebay for it for dirt cheap. I bought a 1oz bottle on Ebay, brand new....for $9.95USD. Sprayed it...and low & behold...I love it! There are very few rose-prominent fragrances that I even LIKE...let alone, LOVE! I absolutely love this! All I smell of all the notes above are rose, peony, litchi, and just a light whisper of caramel. But this is beautiful! It is not so....powdery and musty like so many rose fragrances turn. It does not smell like your grandma's pungent floral-powdery rose lotion or perfume. This is beautiful. And due to the not- overpowering sweetness and freshness from the litchi...this would be beautiful in the spring time or summer. But as I write this review...it is December and cold where I live and this is still a very nice, clean, CLASSY perfume. This is really versatile. This is one of the first rose-centric perfumes that I've EVER smelled that is so age-versatile. I could see a 25 year old wearing this...as well as a 50 year old. This was VERY well done. I absolutely LOVE the original Le Parfum by Elie Saab with the golden/brown liquid so I guess I should've expected that this would be very well made. So all in all...I really love this! It's unique, elegant, and most importantly...a safe bet for people who are nervous about rose-prominent scents. Projection - 3 feet. Longevity - 5 hours. Overall Score - 8.5/10 Beautifully done and perfect for any occasion and any time of the year! I've gotta buy more from this house!

Historically I have avoided rose scents in favor of white florals, but I am taking a more open-minded approach these days and knew that my tiny beginner's collection would not be complete without at least one rose. I looked specifically for a light spring/summer rose with sweetness to it at a low price point. There are many fragrances that fit the brief, so when in doubt, I chose to trust Francis Kurkdjian and blind bought a new tester bottle on eBay for a song. I don't think I could have chosen better! I am really enjoying this fragrance and reach for it more often than I expected. It may well smell like a lot of other perfumes on the market, but I don't have them and don't run into them so I can take this for what it is. I have sampled some trendy designer scents and a couple of classic roses, and none of those were as fresh and friendly as this. The rose and peony take center stage without being overwhelming, the fruit and white florals keep things light, the caramel has lovely sweetness and depth without ever becoming sugary, and the classic vanilla patchouli and sandalwood base make this a well rounded classic that is well blended, fresh, and romantic. I doubt Kurkdjian considers this his greatest work but it's certainly nothing to be ashamed of, it's so very well done. The longevity on skin is brief, but it lives long and well on fabric. Overall, being able to own this lovely FK blend at its current low price is a real gift. I'd also like to share that I am middle aged, happily single and child-free, and I don't believe scents have an age limit. I fully understand growing into and out of fragrances, I know I have grown into a lot of complex scents I would not have worn in my youth, but in other ways I have finally grown into embracing joy and have stopped caring what others think. To be honest, the older and crustier I get, the more determined I am to value and celebrate those times when I feel tender and romantic and joyful, and this scent helps me do just that.

I am a rose lover and I can't even count how many rosey perfumes I've tested till now..but I really can't get the point of calling this sweet,gorgeous velvety rose generic because after testing so many rosey perfumes I can't name any fragrance similar to this one and I believe even if they were similar perfumes,this is not a down side..it's not dark,not invasive,not special not even too much rosey,but it has a young,cheerful and lovely personality This is sweet,it's obvious according to list of notes,but it's not a sugar bomb,not even a rose bomb It opens with lovely fresh rose,peony and orange blossom,also fruity notes start to show up since first sprayed and turn that light rose to a delicious marmalade rose which dries down to a cozy rose,warm,caramelly and creamy..if there was not vanilla,caramel and sandalwood le parfum rose couture would be a generic fruitchouli for me but not now and thanks god I don't find the sweetness cloying or fruity notes sticking..there is a freshness present even in it's warm dry down..I also find it a tad powdery,a powderyness like valentino donna's which I die for,maybe my nose has tricked me or it's about rose or vanilla playing the role of powder here.all in all it's a soft and sweet floral on me with slightest hint of other notes(vanilla,fruitchouli)to make it more interesting Best season for wearing this sweet young rosey fragrance is spring,also fall I find it differant from other elie saabs(which I love them all)but not a bad job,this is wearable and likable by younger audiences and rose lovers,after all francis kurkdjian is a mastermind good longevity on my skin but sillage is softer comparing to other Elie saabs.. after some hours you may not notice it yourself but it is still there,so don't overspray... Recommended to whoever likes their gourmands to be soft and with powdery floral/rosey twist..this is a floralfruitygourmand more than just a floral IMO ❤❤❤❤

I love elie saab rose couture so much.it's one of best perfumes I have and it's my signature now.I don't like most of elie saab le parfums but this is different and it is very lovely.I love peony and it is full of peony and beautiful pink rose.and I smell sweet and a little sour fruity.I don't find patchouli.no caramel.but I find in here something that smell like lipstick and powdery.this perfume is feminine and romantic and classy.when I use it everybody love it.I use it everytime.more often at spring and summer.longevity is very good.when I use it in morning it is not need spray it again in workplace.sillage is moderate.I'm happy it isn't very expensive.it has moderate prcallïnd I can buy more bottles.I suggest everybody try this beautiful perfume.it's good for all age بااینکه اکثر ادکلن های الیه صعب.مورد پسند من نیستن اما عاشق الیه صعب رز کوچور هستم که کاملا با بقیه فرق میکنه و درحال حاضر عطر امضای منه.من عاشق عطر پیونی هستم و این ادکلن سرشار از عطر ریبای گل پیونی هست در کناذ رز صوذتی و دوست داشتنی که اصلا سنگین و یادآور مکان های مذهبی نیست.ترکیبات میوه ای ترش و شیرین(بیشتر شیرین) هم هستن و یک بوی پودری زیبا شبیه به بوی رژلب.اما نعنای هندی و کارامل حس نمی کنم.این ادکلن عطر بسیار رومانتیک و زنانه و شیکی داره.هرموقع استفاده. می کنم همه. تعریف می کنن..این عطر

Rose Couture is a super-pretty gourmand rose. Caramel isn't even in the official notes on the Elie Saab website, but I understand why it's voted so highly: This is a syrupy, yummy rose nectar that has the same thick creamy texture as caramel has. Besides that, I notice a lot of vanilla and some patchouli in this. The peony and the fresh fruity lychee give the fragrance some airiness and make it versatile and easy to wear. This is a fragrance that gets better as it dries down, even though it doesn't change dramtically, it just warms up beautifully. I don't get the signature orange blossom of the original Le Parfum in this. But I see some similarities to other Francis Kurkdjian fragrances. Rose Couture does to rose jelly what My Burberry does to a wet garden and Kenzo World does to artificial fruit notes. They all have a similar juicy, lush feel to them. Maybe it's not the most innovative scent ever, but I like it much better than many other rose flankers of recent years. It's dreamy.