Confit de Rose

Once again, Terri Bozzo has really created something special (and sweet!) in Confit de Rose, which I believe translated to "candied rose" and that's a very accurate description of it. It consists heavily of rose but perhaps even more heavily of the gourmand elements---really, what smells to me like strawberry shortcake. In the notes, it's red berries, graham cracker, and even a hint of plum that account for this, to my nose. I don't detect the chocolate note specifically but it's plausible that it could just be more subdued under the other notes. Performance is strong, and I'd characterize it as unisex and year-round wearable, though I'd probably use this more casually than formally. I'm not sure why this has such a mixed reception but I imagine it could be alienating to those who don't like rose or sweet scents. As I love both, this is a neat and innovative creation, a departure from most "jammy rose" fragrances that we've seen a fair amount of. And at $52 for 60ml, this is a steal like most of Terri Bozzo's line. Very impressive, and one I'll be buying a bottle of, for sure! I'd recommend trying it at least, as the potential upside is high. 8 out of 10

For me,this is the most beautiful of Terri's creations. Rose is a challenging note for me, so my first impression of this scent was "hmmm, I'm not sure about that one." After reading several reviews and chatting to my friend about it, I decided that I needed to give it a try. On my skin, the opening is phenomenal! It is a yummy mix of graham cracker with a deep dark bitter cocoa accord. The rose note begins to bloom from the opening. This rose is a very interesting old, organic, earthy smelling rose. The dry down becomes a quite lovely earthy dried rose, mixed with delicious ripe sweet fruit & berries. The dry down reminds me of stepping inside an old vintage store with fragrant potpouri and dusty vintage books. It is a familiar & comforting scent. Really, it is just lovely.

Today my glorious, gorgeous scent of the day is Kyse Confit de Rose.... A lovely gourmand rose that hits all the right notes--it's comforting yet alluring. It opens with a buttery cookie note that makes my mouth water, then a blast of tart berries, creamy whipped cream, a hint of rich chocolate and so much sweet rose. I really think anyone could wear this, if you're a fan of gourmands. The rose is not green, bitter, nor soapy---just a sweet uncomplicated warm rose. ♥ Heavenly. I don't get the votes that compare it to Rose Jam, as it's far more gourmand and less soapy than Rose Jam can be (don't get me wrong, I love them both---but they are 2 different animals). So affordable, and worth picking up!

The initial opening is almost that of a floral, fruity sugar cookie but dries down to a complex barley wine that maintains the floral touch of rose.The the chocolate, plumb and berries aren't independently noticeable, but add up to produce that barely wine accord and the rose permeates throughout with a lightly lactonic, unfocused whipped cream wafting faintly in the background. A wonderfully playful gormond composition that transitions into its prime in the dry-down. Always give KYSE perfume a maceration time of at least a month since they make the perfumes to order. I like waiting at least two months for the best effect.

I typically cannot wear most rose scents. My skin amplifies them and I end of up smelling like a funeral parlor. It isn't pretty. But this!! Holy moly!! This smells like popcorn and chocolate and roses on my skin. Sweet, fresh roses-not the dried dusty kind. The first thing I smell on me is all popcorn-which I am guessing is the graham cracker-followed by this delicious chocolate. Last up is the sweet rose. Together it is one of the sweetest, most delicious rose scents I have ever encountered! It smells amazingly edible and I could still get chocolate rose scented whiffs through out most of the day. Love this one!