Haunted Rose

This is one of the most well-done rose scents I've come across. The black pepper & saffron & ambroxan so beautifully accompany the rose. The rose is so realistic and gorgeous (as you should expect since that's the brand's MO). Upon initial spray, I fell in love and as it dried down I knew that I needed a full bottle! It reminds me of the best times in my life and the dry down is sexy. It is such a must-have rose for rose lovers or even if you're weary of roses. I need a FB.

I love this perfume so much! It made me fall in love with rose scented perfumes in a whole new way - I first had the purse sized tester from my subscription service, and loved it so much I invested in a bottle. The rose is sultry & sexy, and the saffron smells medicinal and hints at something dangerous just beneath the surface... put the two together, and there’s a hint of blood beneath the sweetness of the rose that really evokes vampires and all things nocturnal. 🖤💋🥀

The only downside of this fragrance to me is that it's inedible. I truly wish I could drink it. It is so many things at once - quenching, delicious, jammy yet slightly aquatic, warmed, pretty yet mature. As someone who grew up loving Lush's Rose Jam, this feels like a proper step to me. This is one of my absolute favorite roses, ever. Wearing this instantly puts me in a better mood and I admire the impressive longevity / sillage for such a pretty and spectral scent.

Haunted Rose just might be my new signature scent- this is so lovely! It's a very jammy rose with a beautiful dry down. You get all of the warmth from the sandalwood/ambroxen combo. I adore it! I put it on at 7am this morning and I can still smell it on my skin and my clothes at 1pm. I have a feeling that it's going to last the majority of my work day. Initial spray is very realistic rose and then settles into a sweet sort of vanilla-rose. So good!

Haunting, indeed. But depending on who wears it, this one might haunt the wrong way. From the cap, I get a warm, almost vanillic, peppery rose note, which is strangely alluring. The unique smoke and spice take this floral to a new level-- but there's naturally a catch, and it comes with the application. For me, I'm swooning until I apply to my wrists-- then, there's a jarring 5-10 minutes of the sensation I've transformed into a 70's-style wood shelf in a smoker's living room, and they've placed some kind of potpourri on top to mask the smell for guests. Is it worth it? For myself, it is polarizing. But I understand where others would find this either too powerful, or simply unenjoyable. It really is an acquired taste-- one that doesn't seem office-friendly, unless you're keen on making a specific statement. So far, I've yet to wear this one out. It is spritzed purely for the experience. I am wearing it as I write. There's a twang of something I definitely do not like enough to feel confident in wearing it around others. But as the scent continues to bloom, the vanillic, peppery amber that follows in the base is enough to keep me coming back for extra sniffs. This is where Haunted Rose is truly special and lovingly appreciated. Highly curious to see how this one macerates. Seasonality and time of day? I'm honestly not sure. For my nose, the spice and florals take on a life of their own. Trying to imagine someone other than myself wearing this and noticing them... It seems like more of an evening fragrance, late spring-- a quiet garden party. A bit masculine leaning, personally. But the fragrance is always half the composition-- it's the personality that shapes it. Update: I had a chance to see what someone else thought of this. "Strong. Like the inside of a brand new suitcase." I couldn't stop laughing. Maybe this is the perfect businessman's secret weapon for high-end meetings. It actually seems more fitting that way. Everyone's skin chemistry is different. If you're patient and love unique rose blends, this one will not disappoint, though it might have its drawbacks depending on its wearer. Definitely not blind-buy safe, and personally recommended to apply well before leaving the house, as it's strongest on the opening and lasts most of the day.