Mon Guerlain Bloom of Rose Eau de Parfum

There's a very noticeable powdery texture, almost like rubbing the velvety petals of a dark red rose between your fingers. It's a big blast of rose from the nozzle: I could see giant red roses blooming out vivaciously before my eyes. Once the overwhelming joyous choir of singular rose fades the sweeter notes rest about the sprayed area, nestled comfortably atop the roses which after their revelry now sit happily in a sweeter pink tone on the skin. The powderiness is less noticeable now. It is like specks of velvety powder twinkling amongst the settled roses. It paints a beautiful vivid picture, one where you can see and feel the 3-dimensional image of proud vibrant roses. When it winds down it becomes this wonderful skin scent, the spot sweetened with the dew of the phantom blooms that kissed it. It conjures images of a sweet, smiling yet collected young woman. Someone that is effortlessly feminine and exudes joy with a calm, gentle demeanor. It's equal parts soothing and uplifting. I am glad I blind-bought this for my birthday. For a moment I felt transported and all the ills of this crazy pandemic-sticken year were left behind for a moment. And when the mirage gently dissipated its vestiges remain as a memory on the person, an aura jubilant like the dawn. Edit: I've had this for a month now. FYI for those that are sweet-averse, it can sometimes be a bit too sweet and sticky. It seems to be best at night right after a shower and in cooler weather for me. On stickier days a dab of something greener like Diptyque's Eau Rose can counter. On good days it's really magical on its own though. There are also days when there's more of like a soft plastic doll smell, which is also kind of fun.

I don't know what kind of sorcery they did on this fragrance, but it's the only rose-dominant fragrance that doesn't give me a headache. I'm usually very sensitive to rose smells and the fact that I'm raving about a perfume (and in EDP concentration!) called 'Bloom of Rose' is blowing my mind right now! Elegant, classy, romantic, feminine, sophisticated – Mon Guerlain Bloom of Rose EDP is exquisite and nothing short of a masterpiece. The rose notes are present but not overpowering, and they complement the signature vanilla–lavender combo of the Mon Guerlain line. The lavender is really soft but it's definitely there, although it may be difficult to pinpoint it immediately if you're not super used to the smell of lavender. I absolutely love the pear note in this – it's juicy, bright and absolutely delicious. Very versatile, I can see people of all ages wearing this. It would suit university and the workplace just as well as it would a black-tie event. I also thought for sure this would be a spring–summer scent, but I sprayed this on in December just to use up a sample I had and I found it very comforting – and it got me a compliment from two doctors, HAH! 😉 I'm a big fan of the bottle too – the red trim around the cap is stunning, and I feel like it complements the juice (which is slightly peachier compared with the original) way more than the gold in the original Mon Guerlain. The price is absolutely bonkers here in Europe (€133 in shops!), but do give Ebay a look – I found my 100 mL bottle (unsprayed) for €50 and I'm over the moon! Just make sure it's a reputable seller with LOADS of positive reviews. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE from me!

I've wanted a perfume from the Mon Guerlain line since I bought a mini set of several a while back but I got distracted w/ other purchases. A big mistake on my part. I decided to buy the Bloom of Rose eau de parfum instead of the other 3 I tested because I love roses and I thought more roses w/ this DNA was a safe bet to make and I wasn't wrong. I am sorry they have discontinued this and I may pick up a backup bottle since my husband is very enthusiastic about the house of Guerlain and this perfume in particular. Bloom of Rose, the name says it all. This perfume is the freshest roses mingling next to a field of lavender. Thank heavens the vanilla does not over dominate here. I find this very floral which I prefer. The pear note here is absolutely spot on perfect and blends perfectly w/ the other notes and compliments the lavender and rose. I find this a warm weather only perfume myself, but I can see it being worn in fall as well. Damn, I think Guerlain has me hooked on their creations. If you love rose/lavender combination in perfumes like I do (I think they go together brilliantly) I highly recommend getting a bottle of this before they are all gone.

Roses done right! I have the EDT but this is much preferred. I absolutely love the Roses here. Upon first spritz I smell Roses and Citrus. So uplifting and elegant. I am smitten. Then I start to detect the Lavender which is not overdone adding a botanical lift. As Bloom of Rose EDP develops the Pear adds some sweet fruit which is quite welcome. I also smell some Jasmine as a compliment and it is lovely. But mostly I smell Roses. The Vanilla is a nice balance to the Floral and Fruit notes as well. It is not too pronounced but it is there in true Guerlainian fashion. Tasteful and elegant. On the drydown the Sandalwood becomes more obvious and it is gorgeous. It helps to ground this outstanding floral composition. The Patchouli is very light but detectable in this stage as well. I am in complete nirvana. Long lasting on me with moderate sillage. A new beauty for the Mon Guerlain line. Oui! Oui! C'est un cadeau! Je l'adore. Bien joue'! Merci beaucoup Monsier Wasser et Madame Jelk.

A crisp and lovely green rose over a sweet lavender vanilla base--and yet it really doesn't remind me of the original Mon Guerlain, and if this wasn't marketed as a flanker, they could have easily sold it under another name. I think this would be better suited to daytime and warm weather--it's lighter and less distinctive than OG Mon Guerlain, but it's a beautiful balance of fine ingredients, and the fact that it isn't as readily identifiable as Mon Guerlain, whose only flaw is that she is so popular as to register as basic to some (snobs), means that people are more likely to associate it with you, not with you and their sister's best friend and their mom and their boss and their least favorite niece. This reminds me a bit of a less patchouli-centric LVEB en Rose and also a bit of Rose Rouge by Van Cleef and Arpels. Again, it's not particularly distinctive, but if it works with your chemistry it's refreshing, elegant, and pretty as hell.