Rosewood Superfluide

This is a winner, absolutely love it! Delicate rose combined with wood and patchouli. The rose is heady and sweet in the top and middle but pefectly restrained by a watery note which becomes more obvious over time. It gives the impression of a silky rose after a mild shower of rain. Lingers for at least a day on my skin as a woody inscense patchouli combo. Good projection and superb longevity. I'll skip this fragance during daytime in summer, as it can become quite heavy in warmer temperatures.

First I have to say that it's very rare that I talk about a fragrance by comparing it to another fragrance as much as I do now. I usually approach scents as individuals and appreciate even small differences that create a different feeling in me. The name and the notes sounds so nice and even if I noticed that the notes are almost identical with Portrait of A Lady I was hoping, at least, that there is something that sets it apart from POAL in a positive way. Some beautiful detail, maybe wonderful Oud note, which POAL doesn't have (doesn't even need though). The opening reminds me immediately of POAL but that beautiful combination of spices, Patchouli, Rose and Frankincense is immediately gone. And that's it. So what sets them apart is that Rosewood is boring, and generic without any unique thing and it's just a shade of its archetype, POAL. It's very difficult to think why to choose this one over iconic POAL BUT if you feel that you like the scent of POAL but it's a way too potent, dense and "big" scent for you then Rosewood would be your choice. There is barely Oud in it, honestly I don't detect it at all so you can ignore it totally if you don't like it. And vice versa, if you love Oud a lot and you are expecting something truly Oudy Rose, you can ignore Rosewood. Rosewood is not a bad scent by no means if thinking a scent. It smells nice, pleasant, it's for sure very easy to like. It's blended ok as well. I'm sure that it will be popular. But as much as I love POAL, this doesn't evoke any emotions in me and I don't know when I should wear it. And to all of you who don't know POAL: you can try this one but please try that masterpiece as well. Sartorial71 has made a beautiful review below, I'm thinking the same but about the original one. All of that fits Rosewood too, but it lacks some magical finish which is so incredible in POAL. They resemble each other’s but they are not same. ROSEWOOD Top: Pink Berries, Pink Pepper Heart: Rose Essence, Rose Absolute, Oud Base: Incense, Patchouli, Sandalwood PORTRAIT OF A LADY Top note: Rose Middle notes: Blackcurrant, Raspberry, Clove Base notes: Patchouli, Sandalwood, Frankincense (Incense) This review is based on a sample. Thank you for reading, I hope my review was helpful. I would appreciate a lot if you want to follow me on IG and/or YouTube (English subtitles): @ninamariahperfumes It gives me a lot of motivation to write more. 🤗

Despite its name, this doesn’t smell like rosewood (palissandre) to me. It’s more of a fruity rose wrapped in a touch of oud, a whisper of patchouli, and a creamy sandalwood base that gives it softness and balance. The composition is genuinely beautiful, smooth, and well-blended; but it still crosses my sweetness threshold just a bit. I had dismissed it for that reason at first, but revisiting it now, I must admit... it’s quite lovely. Still sweet, though. Tag(s): common rose-oud-patch trio, poal vibe, fruity sweet rose

a strange ozonic - watery wood scent - almost annoying