Queens & Monsters

Queens & Monsters caught me completely off guard. It opens with a blast of green floral freshness that almost feels aggressive at first, like, whoa, what is this? I think the petitgrain and violet are responsible for that sharp green sparkle. Then it transforms. The violet becomes softer and more powdery, almost like baby powder, while the freesia adds a delicate floral touch. For a perfume called Queens & Monsters, it’s surprisingly intimate and cozy. What starts as a bright green floral eventually melts into a soft amber-sandalwood cloud that feels airy, comforting, and feminine. It’s the kind of fragrance that makes a strong first impression and then settles in close. She tells you she’s here to stay. The longevity is excellent, and the drydown is absolutely lovely soft blend of powder, warmth, and sandalwood that lingers beautifully on the skin. I especially like the contrast between the name Queens & Monsters and the reality of the scent. It sounds fierce in the opening, but ends up feeling almost tender and comforting. That contrast makes the fragrance much more interesting than if it stayed loud the whole way through. I think this is what I always expected out of DIOR’s Hypnotic Poison, but then got too much Play-Doh at the end. For me, this is full bottle worthy. For right now, I will enjoy my travel spray.

Wowwwww. So beautiful I wanted her after first sniff which RARELY occurs for me. I’m surprised by some of the lackluster reviews. I find this scent quite unique and very addicting. It’s definitely signature worthy. It’s powdery and sweet (but not gourmand sweet) with a sharp sandalwood that gives it a slight edge. I don’t get the green accord as much as others seem to notice, especially after the early opening. Something about the violet and white florals in here reads nostalgic or vintage to me, but it’s a very modern fragrance. I'm also getting an aromas of the east vibe- like jasmine rice and incense. It’s both a comforting and sensual aromatic experience. I find the performance fantastic, it really sticks to the skin and gets better throughout the wear. This is not a summer-type scent, but I just tried it in 100 degrees and it wasn’t too much. I imagine it will wear beautifully year round- such a gem! As the weather cools I get a whole new vibe from this beauty! It’s way more forestry and enchanting: the green element lingers and the vanilla sandalwood is extra creamy. Sometimes it even smells like a pastry with vanilla drizzle or powdered sugar.

Don't you just love advertising? Queens and Monsters..SUCH a great name. BUT nothing dark or goth in the very refreshing, soft and pretty scent! If you want dark, try Char or Dark is Night. You won't find that here . I do love pettigrain and the opening is full stop. Rather orange blossom esque. So refreshing. Inviting..a bit sharp in the opening. Then it softens up a bit and the vanilla/patchouli vibe kicks in and ohh, it nice. The body cream is delightful. The sandalwood is very tame..it's actually, very well blended. It's best to boost it with the cream because - my only critique - it doesn't have the best performance, as many clean perfumes don't. If you don't have the money for the body cream, believe it or not, a simple and cheap jar of Pond's Dry Skin Cream- just a few dollars at the drugstore, is PHENOMENAL with this perfume..and quite affordable! This was an accidental discovery, but it really holds the scent. Soft, lovely and easy for most, to enjoy.

Normally I don't do green fragrances let alone green vanillas. They just aren't for me. There is something about this one though, that I adore. Maybe its the name, maybe its because this is the year I read the ACOTAR series and this fragrance makes me imagine it has a place in the SJM verse. The green is only in the opening and its fleeting, the dry down is a powdery, softly wooded vanilla made slightly creamy. I get sandalwood, I get vanilla, I get brightness from freesia and the jasmine. I truly think it is the violet leaf and petit grain that are so sharp and green at first but not in a terribly unpleasant way to my nose or with my chemistry. Its like a sexy vanilla rolled around in the gardens of spring, lost track of time and somehow made their way to the night court. It's a cousin to Splendida Tubereuse Mystique from Bvlgari. They are not the same, tuberose is tuberose and jasmine and freesia are there own entity but it gives that type of vibe.

During the pandemic, I ordered a discovery set from Henry Rose, which really brightened those long, tedious days (y'all know what I'm talking about). I didn't love this fragrance at first sniff and ultimately ordered a full bottle of Jake's House, which my teenage son eventually stole from me. One day, I gave Q&M another sniff, and another, and then one more. I ordered a new discovery set to be sure, but undoubtedly, somewhere along the way I fell in love with the dark & monstrous Queen. Q&M is first and foremost SEXY af. She's intriguing, intoxicating, and sophisticated. Reminiscent of heady 90s perfumes, she opens with a green, woody note, followed by the sweet, creamy soliflor scent of jasmine. The drydown is bright patchouli, warm vanilla, and something musky and almost marine like. Imo, this is a femme scent through and through, but hey, you do you. Q&M will be forever in my heart (and my collection).

I love this house. I own 3 of their 7 fragrances and have bought sample kits for friends and family and they have been loved by everyone. The price point of these perfumes is wonderful because the quality you get is amazing. Queens and Monsters is my and my niece favorite in this line. This perfume is so beautifully blended, so well balanced. It opens w/ a green ivy like quality then it goes right to the florals, jasmine, violet, freesia, that last and last. The florals never completely leave in the dry down but they are softened and the woodiness of sandalwood is mixed w/ a soft vanilla chocolaty musk that is just intoxicating. This perfume makes me feel sexy, bold, and a little dangerous to be honest. The website says for that moment right before...... This is a very sexy perfume and you will get compliments out and about. It cuts through masks, people notice and want to know what you are wearing.

This is my new signature scent for daytime. It's not complex, but I just love this scent.I knew about this fragrance back in 2021 and wanted to try it, but the brand wasn't available in Canada until recently. You better bet I nabbed that discovery set. I was pleased to find that this fragrance was everything I had hope it would be and more. There are very few fragrances in my collection that don't contain sandalwood. Queens & Monsters is no exception. What sets it apart is the gorgeous fresh green top and the fresh spring-like freesia (a not you don't smell much in perfumery) and heady jasmine. The longevity is surprisingly good on me for a clean fragrance. It lasts throughout the day but lingers only lightly into the evening, blending seamlessly with my other fragrance choices. It's fresh, creamy, only slightly sweet and comforting.

Hesitant at First, but Love I didn't like this one at first. Though this is one of my first perfume purchases, it took me a year to accept this one lol. In the beginning, I liked the initial spray. You can smell the fresh balanced top notes of the violet leaf and petitgrain and it's so nice. I was not a fan of vanilla at the start of my perfume journey. I found the mid notes to be very overpowering in the beginning. Now (after smelling the entire perfume section in Sephora, Bloomingdales, Macys, Neimans, and Saks and letting my palate grow and change), I really like this one. I've grown to like green vanillas and this one is just that. Green, vanilla, woody, floral. Well balanced. Versatile. Signature scent worthy. And this one also lasts pretty - dang - long. I get 6-7 hours. This one is a goodie.

I'm calling it now-- this is going to be my signature scent of 2024. Yes, it's heavy on the sandalwood and can be a bit spicy and balsamic leaning at first but the petitgrain, jasmine, and patchouli turn this beautiful fragrance into a summer evening in the Florida Everglades. The air is soothing and cool on my skin but you get that slight stankiness from the patchouli that reminds me of the swamps in the best way possible. I am not a powdery fragrance girly whatsoever and yes it can be leaning in that direction but in a very natural sense, less baby powder more fresh flowers and pollen. After 5 hours the dry down is a beautiful woodsy vanilla. Absolutely stunning perfume. 1000/10. Go give her a sniff ASAP.

I didn't like this when i sprayed it in store but it dries down to an extremely pleasant fleshy accord. There is something like bitter or spicy when you first spray it, which i think is the violet leaf its very strong and i didn't like it at first but when it sits on your skin it becomes soooo soft and fleshy. It definitely becomes kind of erotic and is just really lovely like i almost feel like it smells like a kiss lolll. And even with the bitter cucumbery top notes they are super interesting and definitely not unpleasant and is great to offset the sweetness. The top notes don't last at all though, you will just have a very very faint sweet-flesh smell on you after a few minutes.

I tried it about a year ago and I liked it but it didn’t stand out to me. Now that I’m well into my fragrance journey left hype trains and am doing my own thing, I know what I actually want to smell all day living my life. This sits right there in the pleasant and happiness inducing inoffensive n crave-able scent box. Perfectly classy powdery, subtly sweet, subtly green sandalwood. I have a strong aversion to scents that trigger nausea from “wet” “pungent” notes (80% of perfumes to me) this is free of that. Its signature scent worthy imo. Does not perform in the heat but I haven’t tried over spraying. I’m adding this to my collection when my 10ml is out.

Henry Rose's Queens & Monsters is an intriguing unisex fragrance that masterfully balances fresh green notes with creamy sandalwood and vanilla. It opens with a vibrant burst of petitgrain, offering a crisp, green freshness that is both invigorating and unique. As the scent develops, the heart reveals delicate florals, including freesia and jasmine, adding a soft, elegant touch. The dry-down is where the magic happens: a warm, creamy blend of sandalwood and vanilla emerges, creating a cozy and comforting aroma. It reminds me of Elizabeth and James Nirvana Black, but in a lighter way. There's something addictive about it—I keep coming back for more!

Must love petitegrain to enjoy this scent. It’s light, but in comes the sharp petitegrain note which is green and herbal on me. It does fade down with a less sharp edge, but it’s not a safe blind buy. Even though it’s a not fav - other women tend to love it on me! So I do tend to reach for it more than I thought I would. The perfect image I can create - a stunning model walking down a runway,( male or female) with perfectly carved cheekbones, and a forward gaze that could kill. Wearing clothes that are perfectly tailored, and hit the unisex mark to a T. Its a like, not a love - but I can absolutely see this being someone’s signature scent

Notes via Henry Rose Website: TOP NOTES: Violet Leaf, Neroli & Petitgrain MIDDLE NOTES: Freesia & Jasmine BOTTOM NOTES: Vanilla, Coco Musk & Sandalwood On my skin, this is freesia and vanilla dominant. The Henry Rose website lists Coco Musk in the base notes, and I’m not sure if that is coconut or cocoa derived, but it gives the impression of chocolate. I don’t pick up any petit grain, neroli, jasmine or violet leaf, but there is a noticeable background note of sandalwood. I enjoy this scent. It’s warm and toasted (but never reaches the level of spicy), a powdery cocoa-dusted vanilla floral that smells quite sensual and date-night-ish.

I love love love this. Tested it in the store, kept thinking about it, and bought it full price. The vanilla is clearly present, but mixed with a woodsy floral base that almost reads as a soap-like clove. Certainly unique, but the warmness of the vanilla makes it pretty conventional. I don't see this radiating half as far as arms length. Makes for a nice professional or personal scent without blasting a room. Unfortunately it lasts about 1hr for me. Within 2hrs the scent is gone without a trace, which leads to me constantly reapplying. Such a beautiful scent, but I'm afraid my time with it is quite fleeting.

I love the same general base notes that carry throughout much of Henry Rose fragrances, but to the point that I went in indecisive circles (through two full discovery sets), before finally settling on Queens & Monsters as my favorite. It’s complex and non-linear, and definitely changes in different environments, but I have loved every “version” that has presented itself. My husband loves this one on me, too, and I love how transitional it is. As a recovering gourmand, I love the subtle sweet vanilla and amber, but is balanced well with zestier woods and (maybe?) a hint of floral.

I have been searching for a safe, EWG approved fragrance that is a pleasure to wear for years! I am thrilled with this brand and this particular scent is my favorite. I do feel a lot of the scents are a bit more masculine than I had hoped, but I don't mind -- because I love this one! I have read some negative reviews and wonder why people cannot admire the product and company for what it is and stands for. If you are looking for your standard, beauty counter scent,, you may need to pass. If you like a niche, unique, safe scent, give it a try! Thank you, Michelle P!

Smells a lot like Dirty Flower Factory by Kerosene, but only a much "lighter" version or maybe Fawn by Ellis Brooklyn, if you added a touch of vanilla. Floral and interesting. Nice quality ingredients..it even got a very pleasant drydown. So far, Torn remains my favourite from this house, mainly because it smells fab and nothing else that smells like it. But, this is a good one. In fact, I haven't smelled anything from Henry Rose that wasn't good. Clean ingredients are also a great selling point. Reasonable price point too.

This is a gorgeous sandalwood + vanilla combo. The vanilla smells so natural and warm. I am not usually a vanilla fan, but this perfume changed my mind. It doesn't smell synthetic and cheap like most vanilla scents do. This is a yummy fragrance for sure. I want to eat it! It makes me crave cookies and ice cream, haha. Also the lasting power on Henry Rose perfumes is infinite! I sprayed this on my hoodie a few days ago and I swear to God I can still smell it!

Fascinating how it is powdery and warm, but fresh also. Most green or fresh scents smell like cleaning products on me; vanilla, sandalwood, and woody scents suit me best. Yet Q&M has a grassy cleaness to it without being overly fresh-cut. Combined with the powdery aspect, this perfume would do well in warm weather. But it does carry a warm subtone that renders it appropriate for winter and fall. I have gotten many compliments on it, at work and elsewhere