Cabotine Rose

I've been looking for another rose, something different from my trusty Stellas, and the bottle & reviews sold me on Gres. Truly this bottle is a joy to behold, so heavy and light at the same time. The juice inside harmonizes perfectly with this bottle. It's so rose, so floral, from the get-go that I literally felt as though I'd stuck my face into some of the old-fashioned sea roses that grow wild here on the New England coast. During the opening there is just a hint of pear & orange, hardly there and in no way subtracting from that glorious rose. Gres Cabotine Rose settles quickly but never gives up her rose notes. A few hours into wear I can pick up the other florals, most specifically the cherry blossom, but still no pepper or sandalwood. Time will tell today if she has lasting power, or if those spices will show up, but sillage is very well done. She projects, but that's just fine. Who in the world would find this glorious bouquet offensive? EDIT: Longetivity is about 5-6 hours or more depending on how much I've applied. I am so in love with this fragrance I've adopted it as my signature. Beautiful Cabotine Rose, I reach for her again and again, neglecting the rest of my wardrobe.

This is a lovely, fresh and light spring scent. After I spreyed it and was immediately reminded of blossoming cherry trees on a sunny yet a bit chilly spring day. Really enchanting! I would have called it pettals or as in the top note - cherry blossoms. Though it is said that the fragrance develops with time and I just opened my bottle so I will update if it changes. After a while the powder and rose become a bit more pronounced and you are teleported to a spring evening, the sun is going down and you smell the heavy and intoxicating plum blossoms. I know it is the rose with the powder but that is the feeling I get - heavy powderry pettals but still light in their nature. I really like fragrances that take you on a small trip and this seems to be one which suprised me considering the price point. Definetly recommend if you like fresh and light florals! Great for spring! Or if you want to be reminded of cherry flower viewing. Not so much if you are looking for a strong rose scent, at least not for a fresh bottle.

Like some of the other reviewers here, this was a blind buy, based on my affection for the original Cabotine (my Tendre Poison substitute). This rose flanker is a new favourite! Light, soft, feminine and powdery rose tones with cherry blossom and something a little woody underneath, it sits close to the skin and lasts an age. The fruity top notes don't last long on me, and it's not too sweet, but the pear makes a reappearance in the base notes, which was unexpected (I bought it based on people's reviews here). The morning after I wore it for the first time, my shoulders smelt of musk, sandalwood and pear. The notes I don't really get are vetiver, frangipani or pink pepper, but this may be more to do with my nose than the lack of their presence - it feels very well blended. Dare I say, better blended than the original cabotine...I just feel very fresh when I wear this perfume, it's as though it is part of me and although I like a lot of fragrances, not many have that effect.

Cabotine Rose is light, unassuming and delicate. Although this fragrance does not project in the slightest, the lasting power on the skin is better than many EDTs and stays noticeable on my skin for about 3-4 hours. It also lasts beautifully on clothing and is perfect to spray on your pajamas to wake up to a fresh, uplifting scent in the morning. Although many have mentioned cherry blossom, the opening is a strong rose note to me. You may think, why purchase Cabotine Rose when I could achieve a similar effect with simple rose water? But the beauty is in the dry down, where the citrus notes bloom with a slight musk that is reminiscent of Dolce & Gabbana's Light Blue. It is a dirt cheap scent and definitely worth your money if you're looking for a light rosy, citrusy scent for spring and cooler summer days.

Cherry blossom and frangipani-so sweet and fresh dominate this lovely fragrance. "Rose" is certainly a shampoo smell in the absolute best way possible. There is a subtle waft of actual rose, but it does not overpower. The musk is nearly nonexistent, and certainly not animalic. Should you be looking for a realistic rose, please look elsewhere-this is more a feeling name than a flower-it feels like a favorite dusky rose shirt with lace or a ruffle, clean and fresh, that makes you feel like a "girly-girl". Light- you can not spray too much. Low on the "headache factor". Work safe and absolutely lovely.In fact, this is equally lovely in warm or cool weather...and...the price is extremely right. For less than 10 US dollars-reapply every 4 hours if you feel the need.Please; I'd love to smell you.