Rose Chérie

Upon spraying it first, my mind noted excitedly "now THIS is a proper rose perfume!". The opening carries a blast of powderiness which shimmers out rather quicky to make way for this blooming, fresh rose, one with thick velvety petals and an aroma that is almost narcotic. Then there are the candied violets and a touch of fruity sweetness - at first it registers as raspberry but then I swear it turns into really ripe cherries instead. The cherries wink out for a bit leaving me confused but the composition pulls my attention back to the gorgeous rose. The overall effect is soft yet rounded out by notes of tonka and vanilla together with a light musk. I can't really say the base smelled almondy to me but blame my skin chemistry for that. For the first 1-2 hours Rose Chérie is this floral masterpiece with rose at its front and centre. It's giving silk sheets, poise and elegance (none of those things are exactly me but it smells so divine that it lets me play pretend and kudos to any perfume that empowers one so). The powderiness makes a return after those initial hours, the composition turns more musky and, oh hello, the cherry is back! And so it goes. For the next 10 hours, with an impressive sillage and projection to the very end. Musky, powdery rose with a distinct cherry note. I immediately ordered a larger decant after the first full day wear test and started plotting how to get my hands on a full bottle of this masterpiece. It's definitely not a perfume I'd use daily but I want it as my secret weapon.

I will review the original but I must add a personal note about the dupe. Another reviewer has the Arabian dupe, rose as rose by fragrance world/Maison Alhambra. I too have that dupe after testing Rose Cherie and heading straight to my local Arab perfume counter looking for a match. I think it's almost spot on, I think few people would notice a difference and compared to my tester of Rose Cherie, rose as rose lasted longer and had better sillage! I don't get the burnt tyre note that she experienced at all, but that said, the guy who runs the shop said it's a big hit or miss with people so maybe something in people's skin chemistry? But definitely worth a test because if you can save some money, why not? The original, not overly floral or powdery, to the point where it smells "dry". It's powdery but still fresh, reminds me of fresh Turkish delight and the violet isn't synthetic smelling. The violet comes out heavy on me and I love that it's quite balanced with the rose and isn't just one or the other. Lasts long enough, would get you through a work day easily. I find that it becomes more muted and softer as the day goes on, and the violet becomes slightly stronger than the rose towards the end of the day. Not my usual taste, as I enjoy spicy, smokey, foodie gourmands, and floral powdery scents I usually stay very clear of, but I do enjoy this a lot.

I am so in love with this perfume!! This on me, dries down to a gorgeous almond, vanilla powdery Rose. I do not like overly sweet vanilla floral perfumes such as Lancôme La Vie est Belle or Diors Blooming Bouquet or 2021 version of Miss Dior. Rose Cherie is not overly sugary sweet like those tend to be to my nose. This fragrance feels so feminine and elegant and delicate. I do wish the price wasn’t so high! I have never smelled French Kiss, but I have Lipstick Rose and I much prefer Rose Cherie as it is more soft and delicate and not so harsh. UPDATE: This is now my HG fragrance! I have fallen even more in love with this fragrance since getting a full bottle. It’s like a rose macaroon covered in powder. Its so delicate and beautiful. I actually do not find it Similar to Lipstick Rose by FM. Lipstick Rose is harsh and difficult for me to wear. To me, Rose Cherie is cuddly and feminine and so gorgeous. The tonka bean gives it a sweet Almond scent, that when mixed with the powdery rose and Violet, triggers 90s childhood memories as it is reminiscent of Scented My Little Ponies and scented dolls but in the best way as certainly doesn’t smell cheap! This beauty is perfect to me!

This is a cool-pink lipstick fantasy, maybe you are dressing up and drifting off into a dreamworld, whereas Lipstick On is red lipstick, empowering and prepping for a real night of activity. I'm not a big fan of Lipstick Rose which I find a bit suffocating. I still prefer above all Paestum Rose (discontinued) which was the most complex of all of the above and perhaps somewhere in between Rose Cherie and Lipstick On. This is another one imho that would benefit from a different name as I don't think of Cherie at all when I smell this. I would call it Ingénue Rose. Cherie to me evokes something different, so I think people may initially not like this since the expectations had been set for a different fragrance. I think if you do have any of the above, then Rose Cherie will still be a fine addition because none of these are really a good substitute for the others. I would not have picked it out for myself, but found a really good deal on the discovery set which included this. Will definitely hold onto this beauty.

This perfume is absolutely phenomenal! Feminine and oh so beautiful, exactly what I would imagine a princess wearing. The powdery rose, violet, and heliotrope are gorgeous! Out of my collection of well over 500 fragrances, this is tied for first place with Iris Pallida. It's so well blended and high quality. It smells elegant and expensive, but soft and delicate at the same time. Scent 10/10 Longevity 8/10 on my skin Sillage 7/10 on my skin For those who love this fragrance but don't want to pay a huge amount of money for it, try Fragrance World Pose as Rose. I have both fragrances and Pose as Rose (which I wear to work) is almost identical to Rose Cherie (which I save for special occasions). Obviously, the quality isn't exactly the same, but it's probably 95% identical. Although I own and wear both, I honestly don't know that I could tell you which was which in a blind test. I get lots of compliments on both! Scent 9.5/10 Longevity 10/10 Sillage 8-9/10

If you want to smell like a pampered princess, buy Rose Cherie. It is bright, powdery, and lightly infused with a sweet raspberry note. But don’t let the term powdery deter you. This is one of the only rose fragrances my relatives have not likened to an old lady. It's somewhat retro yet modern, subtle yet playful, and highly romantic. I chose it for the violet note. However, it's not a candied violet. The violet, in addition to the heliotrope, is just there to give that baby powder effect. And the rose isn't too rosy as in to say that all the floral notes really come together and I wouldn’t smell this thinking it's a rose scent but a pleasant floral in general. I am not getting any almond from this, but then again I have no idea what that would smell like in a fragrance. I feel this succeeded where insolence failed. Insolence smells like straight deodorant to me. This just smells like a clean, pretty, flirty girl. That's the best way I can describe it.

Rose Chérie, so aptly named! A darling, delightful scent, I adore her so much I purchased the large bottle as it is a better value per ounce. Lipstick Rose is a favorite scent of mine, and Rose Chérie is her younger sister. After receiving a large sample with another Guerlain purchase, I fell in love but debated on whether or not to invest in Rose Chérie because the two are quite similar indeed, with Rose Chérie having more of a cherry note to Lipstick Rose's raspberry. I also debated between Rose Chérie and Chanel's new Comète which has a strong cherry blossom note. I found Rose Chérie to be longer lasting than Comète and with larger projection, which made it an easy choice... All day I am enveloped within its enchanting delight! Thrilled to have this beautiful fragrance in my collection!! P.S. Inspired by Gabrielle Langley's beautiful review below, I now envision this to be the scent of the Sugar Plum Fairy from The Nutcracker! :)

Wow, finally! For me this perfume sets the end of the era of Wasser perfumes in Guerlain. For last 5 years I literally stopped checking what the new at Guerlain stand -- anyhow the only thing to expect was the mass market cheap synthetic stuff that you forget the second you move 2 steps further from their stand. The only exception when I went purposefully to a Guerlain boutique in 2018 was to buy "Quand vient la pluie" (not Wasser's creation of course, from their heritage line). I accidentally tried Rose Chérie -- woum, this is really one of the best feminine scent I smelled over past two years. For me it is a potent version of The Virigin Violet of Gucci (I like violets and green natural scents a lot). I basically returned the next day to buy the entire bottle. Who would believed this, happy that finally Guerlain goes back to its legacy for quality products. Waiting for Sous le Vent to come back now.

DT953 is right - this is pungent stuff but swoon worthy from afar. Smelling from a distance there is sweet honey and violet, followed with a floral brightness that must come from Bulgarian rose absolute... really lovely. However when sniffing up-close the classic "stuffy violet powder" accord takes over and all I could think of was "Nooo too much of a good thing!!!". The heliotrope note is subtle and provides the slightest nuttiness, but I won't call this a predominant cherry/almond scent. This is more rose, honey and violet to my nose. I can see this work well if I spray very little or have it layered with something grounding and dry to contrast that violet sweetness. Santal Pao Rosa from the same line seems to work; I put the two blotters side by side and have gotten the most lovely strong/soft concoction.

It grew on me. On my 4th try, I really love it. This opens with aldehydic, pink rose water and equal parts sweet cherry. The base is an ethereal nutty almond, all dusted in the most finely milled powder. Dead giveaway that this is an elegant Guerlain. This is delightfully restrained, never veering into being overly sweet. The woman who wears this is adorable and playful while classy and put together. I would enjoy this in all weather, though it’s probably best in Spring, Summer and Fall. Solid performance with ~6 hours of longevity. Projection is good (for my personal preference) for ~2. This can be overcome with over-spraying, which I don’t believe would cause any offense given its airy quality. One thumb up, and the other on my phone trying to get a FB!

Imagine a Princess. She's perfectly dressed, looking all pretty, prim and proper. Well, this is what she's wearing. A beautiful powdery rose, with hints of marzipan almond, and although not listed in the notes, a tinge of raspberry. Soft, delicate and girly. Classic , timeless , ageless. Great performance all around. Stunning, and I just can't put it down, it's an absolute love. And yes, it is a lighter version of French Kiss. Oh, and if said Princess were out on a date, she would be wearing The only one 2 by Dolce & Gabbana. No, not a 1:1 dupe but it could certainly be a flanker. A fruitier, sexier flanker. So if the price for this is an issue and that sounds like your cup of tea, definitely check it out. They're both beautiful in their own right.

Oh my gosh! I got a sample of this with an order recently, and shoved it aside. I tested it today, and just one small spray and it is gorgeous. It is a very delicate wet rose with a cherry almond faintly dancing around the rose. There is a bit of soft lightly dusted powder also. I can see me getting a FB soon, perhaps I shall ask for this for Christmas. I love it! I am not one who loves rose fragrances. I never found one that I love. UNTIL NOW! Oh do sample this, it so delicate and it lasts 4 hours on me so far, and that was one tiny spray. Ps, and btw, I do own, but haven't used for years, French Kiss, and while I liked it and kept, I do not remember loving it as fondly. (side note: Lost Cherry and me did not play well at all)

This scent is all rose and powder. Very reminiscent of the scent of a lipstick. It reminds me of a slightly more intense (and more rose) version of MMM Lipstick On, but less intense and more tolerable than Delina (for reference I really liked lipstick on but despise delina due to how intense and nostril-burning it is). Not sure that I would want to purchase this fragrance but I do like it, very feminine. Edit: It's been a mere 2 hours but I had to come back and edit my review. I like it more after it's been on my skin for approx 3 hours. Very powdery but not like baby powder. And sweet, just pleasant, like a warm fluffy pink cloud. This will be my next Guerlain purchase for sure.

This is a really happy and joyful perfume. It does give me a bit of cough syrup vibes, but somehow they are not awful but almost sophisticated. It also reminds me of that baby pink gooey highway rest stop soap haha, but I try to shove that association out of my mind because I really do love this. Lovely, girly but yet not too youthful, very uplifting rose cherry fragrance that just makes me so happy when I smell it. The dry down is creamy and beautiful. It is such a mood boosting perfume. You can't help but feel happy when you wear it! I had it on my "maybe" list but now it's on my FB wish list.

I'm surprised I like this beauty. I don't like powdery violet scents at all, but there's something about this one. I went to the Guerlain boutique and sprayed it on my hand, wasn't sure about it and left the store. Kept getting delicate whiffs, brightened me up immediately. So smooth ,cuddly and calming, my boyfriend also liked it very much. It's true that it's sweet at first, but the sweetness goes away in a few minutes, just like some already mentioned a fluffy powdered macaroon. Longevity is really good, I washed my hands like 5 times and it still was there. Beautiful.

I’ve been wearing my sample of Rose Chérie far more than I’d like to admit, and I’m honestly a bit fuming about the price. Rose Chérie feels like a playful rose with a soft, dessert-like quality that makes it dangerously addictive. I strongly suspect the almond is responsible. There’s a subtle marzipan-like sweetness woven through the composition, smooth and airy rather than heavy. The result is powdery, elegant, and undeniably delicious, with a charming confectionary twist. Financially irresponsible, olfactorily delightful. How infuriating it is to love this.

I think I found the one till death do us apart, and she’s absolutely delicious but gdam she’s expensive But I want to say worth the price tag because she’s unique, that whole clean florals vibe with a dash of almond and powder chefs kiss and she lasts at least 6-8 hours on skin on clothes I’ve smelled this for days on my unwashed clothes. You don’t need too many spritzes so will last a good while. Will definitely repurchase she’s gonna need a separate savings account bcuz holy moly my 200ml bottle left a dent

I received a sample of Rose Chérie with a Guerlain order. This is just gorgeous and ethereal! The opening is pink roses and what must be raspberry. There’s definitely a fruity aspect to it along with some violet. The dry down is a delicate (but not weak) sweet and powdery rose. I would happily smell like this for the rest of my life. A bottle of this has gone straight to the top of my wishlist. I don’t know how this compares to French Kiss as I never had the opportunity to try it.

Rose Cherie was love at first sniff. This fragrance has Guerlain quality with a youthful, yet elegant presence. It has a light, airy rose with a raspberry touch. I was on the fence about buying this for myself as I do consider it unisex like the rest of the art and material collection. As I spent more time with it I decided it was a little too feminine for me, but I did purchase a bottle for my wife. This fragrance had to part of my life. It’s absolutely beautiful.

Romance captured in a fragrance. This powdery rose, lifted by hints of almond and violet, is simply sublime! It’s the scent one imagines when gazing at an illustration of old Paris - romantic, elegant, and brushed in shades of pink. Rose Chérie is a couple strolling down rue Crémieux in Montmartre or sharing a kiss on the Pont Alexandre III under the golden light of dusk. It’s the most lovely and romantic journey back in time. What a pity the price is so high...