Rosam

I have been searching for just one review that agrees with me, but I haven’t found any. To me, both on a blotter and on my skin, Rosam is one of the most saffron centric perfumes I have smelled in a long time. Where I have found saffron notes to be metallic and screechy at best, this one hits you like the scent of freshly bloomed Iranian saffron in rose water. Of course the rose is there but only to complement the saffron, to make it more floral. I don’t detect any Oud or patchouli myself, but I do get soft, comforting sandalwood; again, right in the background to further smoothen the saffron and rose. And it absolutely lasts. I was trying a handful of fragrances at the same time, and Rosam was by far the most powerful and persevering, eclipsing all the other scents on my arms. Really well done, elegant, and refined; ideal for summer. Edit - 1st March 2023: My partner has never liked this one, commenting today that it was “horrible” and smelled “like roots”. It was later likened to “those roots you sometimes put in pulao”: vetiver root. A Guyanese friend of mine had stated that I smelled of paan (betel leaf) when I had wore this at dinner. I am not sure where these people are getting the green notes from...

cyborg roses floating in safraleine metallic bath. could be something cdg put out: organic/industrial done right. seems like rosam pulls off the kind of frag sospiro - for example - seems desperately tyrying to, for a fraction of the cost. perhaps the most 'mainstream' of this superb "editions rare" trilogy, but still holds plenty of interest and severe, assertive beauty

This fragrance is now my go to unisex rose! As much as I enjoy Portrait of a Lady, I find it a little to heavy to wear on a semi- regular basis. Rosome is lighter but still has the longevity that I love from Portrait of a Lady. This is a welcome addition to my collection and I can see myself wearing this, with a dark suit in the cooler months. Quality Sensuality!

Nice smelling niche fragrance that manages to keep the rose scent afloat for many hours without the out overpowering it. It is one of those rare rose fragrances that to my nose leans more masculine (most probably because of the base notes).

Oh yea , This goes well with a pair of jeans , short sleve button up shirt , Rolex or Omega on the wrist , Cup of Coffee on any day of the week or month of the year.10/10 for being good .

This is one of the best perfumes roses, Longevity is wonderful on the skin,and the smell very cool i love it

the best oud-rose combination!

Absolutely love this one! As another reviewer says: simply the best rose-oud combination. It's the beauty of the whole - a stunning rose paired with a soft oud, far from the harsh oud often found in many fragrances. The composition is supported by saffron, sandalwood, amber....probably. But it is so well blended that you don't notice much the supporting notes. I see this basically as a masculine fragrance, but I am sure many women would find it irresistible as well. EDIT: Well...thoughts after some time...not really the best rose-oud combination, but still good and interesting.

This is a darker, richer take on HDP Blue Bottle 1.3. That one is a little fresher and uses blood orange and this is a more traditional rose oud combo. The saffron/oud/rose here feels almost like it's charged with static electricity. It has an electric buzz to my nose that I like. Performance is strong on my skin. Whether or not the market needed another rose oud scent is debatable. But in any case, this is a great option in that genre and better than most I've tried. Scent 8/10 Performance 8/10

Less oily and balsamic than Oud Satin Mood however This is still a very strong, dark red rose - I smell a mix of Taif rose and a Dark Red rose with a strong oud base. A lot of spices as well Smells more natural than other rose+oud combinations I have tried however it is still very, very heavy and indulgent

Testing this (TPC sample) I must 2nd Archivist's review below: it has a very 'Montale' oud/rose/saffron opening. There's a definite petrol profile (or black latex) to the oud, absolutely. It's lovely if you like those rich, deep, oily oud/rose combos... but I'll stick w/ my Montales ;)

Rose-oud fragrance. Well blended, but it's another oud-rose. The least interesting of the 3 in this Collection Rare. Fall/Winter evenings, 30+

I agree with some other reviewers that there’s nothing groundbreaking here, this is the classic rose–saffron–oud combination you’ll find at many houses. But that doesn’t make it bad or boring. I own and love many rose-based fragrances, and I can definitely see the similarities people point out. Some compare it to Café Rose, and while I do find them similar, Café Rose feels fresher and more like a dewy rosebud (I already have a full review on that one, so I won’t repeat myself here). I’ve always been a fan of Histoires de Parfums, so I wanted to experience all the juices in the Rare line. For me, Ambrarem is the most wearable and crowd pleasin, though compared to mainstream offerings, the entire line is still wonderfully “out there.” My personal favorite remains Rare Petroleum, challenging, but I’m vibing with it. I finally got my hands on Rare Rosam a couple of days ago and have been wearing it non-stop. I like it a lot. It does exactly what’s on the tin, so I’m not sure why people expect anything different. Interestingly, this is also the most complimented scent in the Rare line for me, bonus points if that matters to you. The blending here is beautiful. The rose is present but never overpowering, the saffron comes through strongly on my skin, and the oud ties everything together in perfect harmony. Personally, I wouldn’t mind a touch more barnyard-style Indian oud, but that’s just my taste (I love barnyard, so no complaints). Performance is excellent, effortless all day wear for me. Definitely a keeper.

Testing this blind it is obvious this is an oud based and centered fragrance. I get whiffs of florals and herbs, but mostly an oudy aromatic fragrance that is adult, mature and as far as oud goes a little more clean and "fragrant"? It's romantic and sensual but casually oudy... like a daytime oud that is warm and intimately inviting, but not overdone by far. Looking at the notes now, and what others preference, the oud is definitely more pronounced than anything else. Any presence of roses is second or third to the oud, complimenting it, but never overriding it. While the rose might suggest a feminine fragrance, a very masculine person can pull this off. It's incense oudy, in a blanket of rose. Great performance makes it a worth wild buy.

The structure of this fragrance is quite direct, built around rose, saffron, incense, and oud. The opening presents a rather dry rose, with oud appearing almost immediately. The start feels dense and fairly heavy. In the heart, saffron pushes the rose slightly into the background, adding a spicy tone with a faint metallic edge. Incense introduces a subtle smoky and resinous character. At this stage, the oud functions more as a base, supporting the composition and giving it stability. In the drydown, amber, sandalwood, and patchouli smooth out the texture. The fragrance remains centered on rose and oud throughout. This is a very common structure, and it does not offer much in terms of originality. Longevity and projection are both strong.

@Erinka the comparison to bug spray comes from Citronella. It can be quite heavy in rose and oud perfumes. The combination of Rose+Oud+Saffron is a horse that has been flogged to death. Every fragrance line has one, and everyone tries to (pretty much has to) do something different with it. Is this perfume different enough to warrant a purchase, when there are so many other great R+O+S combos available? If I have one thing to say in favour of this bottle over any other, it would be that it becomes super smooth once it settles on the skin. And smoothness is a very good thing. You could do better, you can definitely do worse.

A brittle, mouldering rose and incense from the start, and a sort of pleasant breeziness that reminds me faintly of mothballs. If you shut Queen Elizabeth in a cupboard for a little while, this is what I'd expect you'd smell on first opening the door. Well blended and interesting, but ancient and kind of severe in its way.

First few minutes smell strongly of rubbing alcohol, then Oud gives a very strong leaded petrol smell for much of the first few hours. The rose and saffron are dark and metallic. This one is an interesting take on the rose-oud combo, but not the best for me. 6/10

It;s a typical strong and longlasting rose-oud combo. Oud is nicely balanced and it's not sweet. It can be unisex. It's a good scent but there's nothing unique about it - you can easily find cheaper, and sometimes even better, alternatives.

Very intense! I ordered this along with 5 other samples from Skins Cosmetics, NL. As I tore away the envelope, "Rosam" was humming its song through the box. Lustrous feminine roses, pungent leathery saffron and a rich, black, tarry oud note that for the first time did not remind me of band-aids. This oud reminded me more of petrol in its initial pungency, and then lacquered wood. Very striking, if not a little overwhelming. I've smelled a lot of rose + oud perfumes. By far my favorite is still "Noir de Noir" by Tom Ford, but even I admit the oud note there is not the most intense or authentic (and that's probably why I like it). I don't know how authentic the oud in "Rosam" is, but it's too strong for me, as was the intense leatheriness of the saffron. This is definitely more snarling dominatrix than beguiling Eastern beauty. *UPDATE* Yeesh, this stuff is strong! Finally tested a tiny spray on my skin and I feel like I've been soaked in rose water and gasoline. This is a definite scrubber for me. Sorry!