L'eau À la Rose

This was one of the four MFK samples that got me into this hobby (which btw for anyone overpaying for mfk samples on Mercari, you can get a set of 4 samples for $30 free & fast shipping direct from mfk website. They come packaged so beautifully and the price of the set can be used towards a full size purchase. Cannot recommend it enough) Anyways, this is also the fragrance that made me reconsider my distaste for rose. I had been disappointed by so many dusty musty rose water scents in my search for an authentic representation of real life roses that i gave this one whiff and blew it off as just another. For months, it sat in the back of my fragrance drawer while I continued my search. Then one day I decided to give her another chance and spritzed her onto my wrist. As i went about my day I kept getting hints of rose floating in the air, the scent was so reminiscent of real roses in fact that I actually looked around to see where they were. Months spent searching for the perfect rose and there it was all along. Test on skin and let it fully develop before dismissing this beauty because she deserves a chance and I now want a full bottle.

This sort of lightly aquatic, pink rose & litchi theme is popular for good reason. Paris-Paris, Rose Kashan, Rose Pompon, Delina and all her children. I tried about a dozen of them before buying my bottle of L'eau a la Rose. L'eau a la Rose strikes me as being an almost hyper-hygiene scent. It reminds me strongly of the smell of various shampoos from yesteryear: Herbal Essences, L'Oreal Kids in the fish shaped bottles, Garnier Fructis. L'eau a la Rose also smells to me of wet hair itself - the musky smell of the top of your head, the smell of water, of sun, chlorine. Pear. Ambrette. Lemon. Strawberries. Melon. Laundry detergent. Rose, yes, but if you told me it was a cherry blossom or a hibiscus I would have believed that too. It's more unusual than it first appears, and despite the pink bottle, the lack of any real sweetness makes this plausibly wearable for a man. At least, I'd like to think so - I've been wearing this all spring and summer and feeling dewy, fresh, and clean.

Wow. I’m not a huge rose fan, but this is very pretty. So light and subtle. Kind of like a rose garden after a rainstorm, dashed with a hint of bright peony and juicy pear. The lychee is EXTREMELY light here, which I appreciate as I can find lychee to be a very cloying note. Honestly, the rose/lychee combo is NOT one that I am a fan of. I think those combinations are sickly sweet and very overpowering (looking at you, Angel Nova) but this is so light and springy that it doesn’t have that effect at all. This fragrance is EXTREMELY short lived, so be prepared to reapply fairly often. I think the musk at the bottom of this is perfect as well, it gives a clean, yet comforting base. The rose/musk dry down reminds me of Dior’s Rose ‘n Roses which is one of my favorite rose perfumes. I was expecting to like this one the least out of all my samples and I’m pleasantly surprised that that isn’t the case! Very gorgeous rose fragrance.

L’eau A la rose a is fresh, sparkly, dewy, clean wet rose without the stem or leaves. It has a shampooey/soapy vibe to it. It’s pretty linear and it doesn’t have that strong of a musk scent in comparison to other rose fragrances. I prefer this over “A la rose” because it’s not as heavy on the musk and it’s a lighter scent...think of freshly rained on wet rose on a cool morning. The rose in “A la rose” is as if it’s been a hot summer day and the scent off the rose is radiating and you can smell it from two feet away. If you love clean, fresh and minimal fragrances you will love this. Lasting power is about 2-3 hours and you will have a light scent bubble around you. This is my favourite rose fragrance and my runner up is Blouse however I do notice that if I wear this for two days in a row it gets boring and I don’t feel like wearing it for another week or so.

Sometimes you need a soft yet refreshing rose -this is it. When you just wanna be there but not to be loud. It is a discret and beautifule rose, I got my full bottle today blind bought and a LOVE it! I needed This -I have Delina too but I find it sometimes loud. This will be my solid scent- tomorrow I will try it for the GYM for example. But it would be nice to office or to go to Doctor, to a child party, etc. I’m happy that I have it! Longevity is on me 6 hours, sillage is good. NICE and refreshing youth rose! EDIT: I’m at the Sea Side, there is 32 degrees and this parfume is excellent and beautifule- it’strong and blooming exremely good! I feel like a Queen with it!🥰🥰🥰

This is one of the most beautiful rose scents I’ve put my nose on. I blind bought it but it was everything I was hoping it would be. Light, clean, fresh rose but I certainly smell the peony in there too. It may not project heaps, but the longevity was pretty good on me. I like to put fragrances like this on my chest as it help warm them and keeps me smelling it all day, I’d also recommend applying to clothing and or hair for that added longevity. I’ve been wearing it for over 12 hours now and can still smell it on my chest/shirt. That being said, everyone is different and it might not do as well for everyone!

So beautiful. Light, fresh, young rose scent. It feels very uncomplicated and straightforward; I have a feeling that just means a lot of work went into it, but one doesn’t perceive that effort. Rather it feels effortless. Like a fragrance that was just waiting to be found. Sits very close to skin but does last at least 8 hours and while it does there is literally nothing prettier. My wallet is already crying because I will have to buy this. I already have Young Rose but this is different- simpler and yet more of an archetype.

L'eau À la Rose is fascinating. This may sound strange, it so light it's as if I can't smell anything, yet at the same time it gives an aura of delightful freshness and lightness. For someone like me who prefers to feel a perfume's presence in a heavier way, the fact that I love this gorgeous lightness is a true compliment to Francis Kurkdjian and this perfume. Once in a while if I think about it, I can smell the dainty pink rose, and it's gorgeous. L'eau À la Rose makes me feel feminine, beautiful and carefree.

Fresh roses and peonies! Despite the notes being so common, L'eau A la Rose is different from other rose fragrances I've tried. The combination of notes is very pleasant here. Also, it smells expensive, if that makes sense. The second I sprayed my sample I thought "wow it's clean but it also smells like money." I just wish it lasted longer, because as time passes the greenness and tartness of the opening fades down and it becomes less interesting. more soapy and kind of reminds me of Peony Picnic by Clinique

I’m very picky about perfumes and I don’t like strong artificial scents but I fell in love with this. It’s really pretty, realistic rose and delightful fruit scent. My imagination is like a beautiful girl with peach color cheeks smiling in the spring garden. The scent makes me positive and happy feelings. On my skin it lasts ok. The scent changes from the beginning and the middle and last notes and it’s very beautiful throughout.

Absolutely magnificent. This is a very realistic rose/ second-skin scent that uplifts my mood like no other. It is fresh, juicy and romantic. I love the lychee and pear notes it features as they add more depth to it. Its projection and silage are very good- they could be better for sure but I am not complaining. Lately it has been my go-to for days when I need a little extra boost or motivation.

A realistic rose with slightly sweet fruits. Surprisingly long-lasting. It's not a super complicated scent but very much to my liking and I will probably get at least a 30 ml bottle of it. If you like a bright, aquatic rose scent, this is for you. I love the fact that it does not include either vanilla or pink pepper, my least favourite notes, which are too often paired with roses.

This is a delightfully soft, light, and delicate rose scent, feminine and sophisticated. I appreciate that it is not powdery since powdered rose perfumes can appear more mature. It's a natural-smelling rose scent, as if one was in a rose garden, not too heavy on the nose. I reach for this one when I feel like wearing a light and inoffensive feminine floral fragrance.

I don’t like the sharp citrus note in the original ALR so this was love at first test. Sadly don’t think it’s worth the price tag though. Dissipates way too quickly, absolutely no longevity on this one :( Would love to find an exact dupe of this because it’s just the perfect fresh rose perfume to my nose.

This scent was love at first sniff for me! It’s like someone cut fresh roses and handed them to you immediately. Such a lovely scent that has a true rose smell. Nothing “old lady like” just a beautiful rose! You will not be disappointed if you get this beauty!

It smells soft, like roses and powder but I could barely smell it after about fifteen minutes! There's no way I would ever pay that much for a perfume with zero staying power. Longevity 1/10 Sillage 2/10 Projection 2/10

Okay this one is straight up soft girl energy 🌸✨ it’s light, kinda juicy with that fruity touch, like rose but make it aesthetic Lowkey the kind of scent that makes you feel put together even if your life isn’t 💅

Much nicer dry down than the EDP. It is a light rose, no longevity and no projection but I still love it. Perfect for a summers evening or a sunny day. It’s a love that is not logical or with reason. 🩷

LOVE! Rosewater and musk dominate, while the green facets read more fruity than sharp or vegetal. Unfortunately, it lasts like, 5 seconds :(

Smells good and realistic but absolutely no staying power,around 5 min and then it’s gone.