Miracle of Roses

Well funnily enough, I'm on the coattails of Christi, yet again and in fact her's was one of the few reviews I actually allowed myself to read before trying these. I felt it was informative and entertaining but somehow 'spoiler free' at the same time which is a great quality to have. I've got to say I concur completely with the consensus that Miracle of roses is a startlingly unique interpretation of a 'rose based' (or at least has it in the title) perfume and without over egging it too much, restoring faith in the creativity of Indy perfumers, not that it was in danger. What I mean is... this release is made more Poignant because rose is such a difficult material to put your own mark upon.I think Miguel Matos has managed that. I really can't pick out a Ta'if or a Moroccan or a damask rose in here, it's not one to be fathomed easily, just sit back and enjoy. In fact the top notes in this fragrance give it a warm, oriental feel with a gourmand sense that we will come to in a moment. The rose really is nestled between a milky, nutmeg and cinnamon spiced smell and a kind of incense like accord, maybe olibanum? but that's not even giving the foodie associations, more a sense of sexy, warmth. There's a bready note and I do mean bready, not brioche or baked goods sweet, I'm talking more savoury and wheaty, but it's never to the extent of Serge Luten's Jeux de peau a fragrance I've always wanted to like, but just could never wear because frankly...it's horrible. Another thing is that this doesn't feel too opulent or regal to me, or even perfumey with more of a muted feel. (in a really good way) This is fantastic and proabably my pick of the bunch. I haven't worn it properly but I suspect it will be a rewarding experience and Miguel should be proud and really be praised for a fine piece of work in Miracle of Roses. I think I want a bottle?

I have the pleasure to being following Miguel creations since he started working on his line, this one is my favorite, a beautiful spicy honey rose in a bed of milky sandalwood with a beautiful cinnamon touch, it's not a typical jammy or sweet rose, very well rounded, and i'm very picky regarding rose. Once I have a bottle of it I will make a review. Very unique spicy rose, extremely potent juice and long lasting, the last time i've try it I got 12h+

I've tried all of Miguel's perfumes with his discovery kit, and I love love love Miracle of Roses. I love a good rose perfume and this one is very close to my heart! the opening is so delicious but what I like most is the drydown. It's a creamy talcum scent and it's very comforting.

Hat tip to Miguel Matos who is one of the only European perfumers to make it EASY for folks in the US to try his stuff (ordered samples from his website, easy peasy.) I was super excited by this one it wasn't what I expected. Mostly feel like I've smelled it before. Don't get me wrong, that isn't a BAD thing at ALL. But I don't actually find it groundbreaking. On me this is Rose and Cinnamon. Really well done on both but so similar to Les Absolus d'Orient Santal Royal by Guerlain that right from the beginning I felt like I'd smelled it before (I own Santal Royal). It isn't terribly powerful, but in line with most modern perfumery. (Two sprays lasted a couple hours and I could smell me, but no one else could. After a few hours I couldn't smell it anymore except for the occasional waft.) But it is really nicely blended and very elegant. If you like spice, and you like roses this is a winner. If you own Santal Royal, you don't need this.

It is compared to AXE, KKW Fragrances??? People, are you kidding? Miracle of roses is thick gourmand with heavy cinnamon layer, sharp unique and very bold.