Roses Musk

I wrote a review on this previously but decided to delete it because my impression has changed. Firstly, I'll get the obvious out of the way and say this bears similarity to Intense Cafe in that it has that Montale rose DNA, and they are especially similar in the opening. But Intense Cafe is a much sweeter, candied rose that smells more artificial. This rose is less sweet, more simple and smells more realistic. Where Intense Cafe is an icy, candied rose, Roses Musk is an inky, dewdrop-covered rose. Both scents have a different purpose and leave a different impression, the former being girly and loud, while the latter is more calm and comforting. Initially I felt Roses Musk was inferior to Intense Cafe, which I found so addictive. But this has an addictive quality too and it smells much less "high maintenance", making it more wearable. As a result, I've pretty much stopped wearing Intense Cafe since I got this (although i still really like that one). I find this even more addictive, as it has a comforting, cosy quality to it. Its clean vibes also make it a great scent straight out of the shower, or before bed. It's quite floral in the opening, but the drydown is where it shines, with that lovely clean musk. The best part of this scent is actually hours later when it's truly dried down. It's a lovely clean skin scent. Other than that there's not much to say as this is a simple fragrance with only 3 notes. I don't really detect the jasmine though, this is literally just "roses musk" to me. Longevity is decent but this isn't a big projector like Intense Cafe or some of the other Montale scents. Definitely not beast mode or anything like that. As for seasonality, I think this could work year-round and I think this is a great versatile scent to add to your collection. Some might argue it's redundant to have both Roses Musk and Intense Cafe in your collection but I personally value having both because I feel they have entirely different vibes, purposes and performance.

What can I say about this? First you need to know that it’s one of my favourite fragrances. I would say it’s a signature fragrance only following Etat Libre’s Experimentum Crucis. I have always loved perfumes, but didn’t know the niche world existed until I met my partner. I had just run out of my perfume (Armani Because it’s You) and asked him if he liked it enough that I should buy another bottle...at which point he showed me his impressive collection of perfumes and samples. O.M.G! Needless to say, my fragrance obsession started at that point. Roses Musk was one of the first niche samples I tried and I loved it immediately. I used to think that I didn’t like rose scents or even florals in general, but was proven wrong. Now rose scents are some of my favourites! This is only slightly sweet and warm because the musk keeps it grounded and cool. Love that this perfume doesn’t change much because I love how it smells upon first spray. It’s bold and lasts the entire day (and longer on clothes!), which on my skin is a feat because most scents just disappear on me. I will say though that I have tried a few other Montales and Manceras (Intense Cafe, Starry Night, Roses Greedy, etc.) and I have either not loved them or found them too similar to Roses Musk to purchase them. I have a bunch of samples coming from these houses and I’m hoping to find another gem among them. For me Roses Musk is a staple rose scent and one that I will always continue to wear!

This is a review for the glossy metal bright pink bottle with golden atomizer top. This scent is sooo yummy. At first I didn't think it was anything spectacular or love at first sniff, it was more of a "hmm that's nice and different" like a muddy rose almost , a rose with petrichor on its petals, like the first morning dew on a rose bush. Something truly earthy. Like dirt with rose but not dirty if you know what I mean. It's hard to explain but really simple at the same time. Complex yet enough to understand that it's just so simplistic. And sometimes that's all I need. I also love to layer this. I have a pheromone oil that smells fruity so I roll that on, spray this under my hair at the back of my neck, the nap of my neck (it is quite oily be careful) Also along my inner arms and I layer that with jasmine wisp from rasasi. It is such a dreamy, ethereal experience for me. Things happen, magic happens for me and I am just in my own world of smells that just do it for me. I bought a 3.4 Oz at ross for $75 which is much better then spending over $100. 🙃 I will continue to buy if I see it at my local ross but other than that-- Still a very long lasting fragrance and truly linear. A nice experience that will grow on you. I find myself craving it and can still smell it 10+ hours later and still going strong. My first montale fragrance. It is a love.

I'm not sure I can start talking about Roses Musk without getting tears falling down my face.. I'm sitting here, in front of a screen, I raise my scarf to smell the Roses.. That same fuchsia scarf was on my neck when I was once sitting all alone on a bench outside.. I will never forget that day.. I was so sad while a gentleman came close to give me a fresh-cut pink Rose.. he said "It matches your scarf miss".. It was a cold November day, I was so lost in my world.. I just thanked him. I never knew I loved Roses until that moment came.. You know.. That special moment when you think you are the ruler of the world but you suddenly realise that the world rules you.. That's exactly what Roses Musk is.. It's the ruler of my heart, my mind, my madness and my logic.. Roses Musk is delicate.. fragile.. it's a sensational whisper full of promises ...reflected in the enchanted lovers eyes... Don't be fooled by it's vulnerable nature.. Roses Musk will seduce you tenderly while letting believe you are the seducer.. exactly like the soft jasmine notes wrap around the dew kissed roses.. They will caress you and you will feel like it's the first time you truly see the world... Time will stop ticking. You will raise your head and you will see for the first time the sun kissing your naked soul... You will find both freedom and safety

Men should wear this more. This is only feminine in the generic since. All the components are neutral. Rose is a classic component in all perfumery and alone is neither masculine nor feminine. Same for jasmine and musk. As a composition it is comforting and clean. The rose is light and watery, rather synthetic (in a good way). Yet; is incredibly tenacious. The musks used are metalic and dry. Also incredibly long lasting. On my skin i get well over 8 hours. On clothing it will last until you do a load of laundry. I initially bought a travel spray of this. I wore it for days and could barely detect it. What i could detect was incredibly alluring. Anosmic is not the correct word. It simply took my budding nose a while to "learn" to detect the notes. It is now ubiquitous in my spring fragrance rotation. And i purchased a full, larger bottle. I tend to layer it with Viktor and Rolf Metallic Musk. Or another clean musky or floral composition. I also regularly spray my pillow and sheets before bed with it. It creates a bubble of comfort that simply puts me in a better mood. For real my guys. Don't let the pink bottle deter you from at least trying it. If it is not for you; any female in your life would appreciate the gift.

When I first sprayed it on my wrist it instantly reminded me of chloe signature by chloe and delina, but the impression faded away and I found myself sniffing a new perfume and I loved it! Although the sillage is very less for me and almost like a skin scent, but I couldn't stop sniffing my wrist! It's beautifully done in my opinion and is very smooth, but the sillage and performance is really low. I have to go with many sprays and retouching it during the day, but still love it though, it's a gorgeous soft, delicate and feminine scent that relaxes and pampers me a lot and I feel I'm cared for when I put this scent on. It's lovely for those lazy weekend afternoons cosying in bed or lounging at home with a hot cuppa tea and do some self soothing things or watch my favourite shows on TV... it's lovely to wear for an outdoor brunch when the weather is just beautiful! I think women in their 30s and 40s can pull it off very well. I would definitely buy it again If it was a longer lasting perfume with better sillage as there are other similar musk and rose fragrances with much better performance at this price point.

This is a more versatile and non-gourmand version of Intense Cafe & I agree with a another reviewer’s characterization of it as a “stripped-down version of Delina.It’s a pink, fresh rose with a musk base and a hint of jasmine. Simple and sexy in an uncomplicated fashion and suitable for just about any occasion. I have to highly disagree with one reviewer’s characterization of the musk here as “dirty,” in fact this is one of the cleaner musks I’ve smelled! The musk here is nothing compared to the intensity of the musk used in the Narciso scents, imo. I don’t find it animalic/corporeal in the slightest. The musk reminds me of the musk in Glossier You, actually. Tip: if you own Glossier You, it layers beautifully. All in all, this is a lovely and sophisticated rose fragrance that showcases the flower in a modern way without making it gourmand/woody/patchouli. Update: I did declutter this as I found it redundant also owning Intense Cafe. I would have kept it if I did not have IC, however.

After trying Roses Musk I started craving more perfumes with dominant rose in my collection. It’s a super simple perfume, the name gives away everything about it. A beautiful combination of rose and musk with a small hint of jasmine. Rose has definitely the main voice in the trio - it is very loud and juicy here, so prepare yourself for that! I love spraying Roses Musk right after the shower to get rather fresh feel of it. At the same time, I must say this Montale gem might get pretty heavy and overwhelming. Nonetheless, it’s an amazing well-blended feminine scent that instantly boosts your confidence. Also, Roses Musk is a powerhouse of a fragrance with a great sillage. Indeed, Roses Musk is quite similar to Intense Cafe or Roses Vanille - I would say, that Roses Musk is a base and by layering other perfumes with similar notes to IC or RV, you might get either of two. Must add, I’m not a fan of these perfumes, but Roses Musk has hit the right spot!

I once smelled this perfume while taking a trip on the train. I was fully convinced someone had brought a large bouqet of fresh cut roses in the coupe. I was instantly in love and went on a hunt to find this amazing scent. It took me a couple visits to department stores and some google searches to find the scent I caught on the train, but as soon as I smelled Roses Musk I knew I had struck gold. Sadly though, Montale perfumes seem to not mix well with my body chemistry. Just like Montale Intense Cafe, Roses Musk smells AMAZING in the air, but HORRIBLE on my skin. In the air its fresh cut pink roses. On my skin its a cloyingly sweet rose and sour musk. Not a safe blind buy. I do love spraying this on my winter coat or in my car though. A light spritz also does very well as a pillow spray in the guest bedroom. Edit: I tried layering this with a mono-note vanilla scent to warm it up a little bit. That made this perfume wearable for me.

this is one of my staple fragrances now. absolutely love the value for money with montale which is what drew me to them. however i don't often wear this on its own as i find the other light, powdery white floral notes muddy the rose a bit. but, paired with a few spritzes of miss dior absolutely blooming and a touch of the roses n roses rollerball, it is the most divine layering combination. the base of roses musk gives the depth and musk notes i always looked for in a rose fragrance, while absolutely blooming and roses n roses compliments the rose notes beautifully and brings it to the next level. i always get so many compliments when i wear this combo, it has become my signature and people always know i'm around when the trail hits the room. i love how unique this combo is too, absolutely blooming can be quite generic on its own, while this layering system leaves a truly one of a kind scent.

Just a heavenly perfume...perfect mid-range rose, not too fresh & clean and not too dark...very heavy dose of musk and again the musk is the same, not too clean and not too dirty. Yet it remains light and airy..but has a richness to it. But the musk in this really sets it off. I literally could not stop sniffing myself even while grocery shopping. It is very long lasting yet I found myself respraying over and over because the first hour is just fabulous and I wanted to experience it over and over. It was 95 degrees today and this never felt too heavy. I just love it! Totally on my wish list now even though I have about 4,762 rose perfumes already. I am just a crack head strung out in a rose bush...I can't stop. UPDATE: Have a full bottle now. Love this stuff! Always appeals to me no matter my mood.

I agree with Seliko below, this is for those who can't stand Intense Cafe and Roses Vanille. I have gotten rid of my bottles of those and also the Zara Rose Gourmand that smells like Intense Cafe because I can't stand how heavy and sometimes sickly they smell on me. This one is half as "sticky" as those perfumes but made brighter and musky. The opening almost reminded me of Roses de Chloe by Chloe and A Kiss From a Rose by Kilian but after 5mins, when it starts to dry down, that's when it becomes its own perfume and when my love for this perfumes begins. Everything becomes more balanced, the jasmine comes alive side by side with the pink rose that's giving this some brightness, complimenting the musk, slightly smells soapy and clean. It's an 8/10 for me. I love this.

I don`t understand why there are no spices mentioned in the pyramid as there is a sharp entrance of spice including Tonka bean, which later fades out. Other commentators mention spices too so where are they in the pictures? Sweet old-fashioned rose, musk and very strong jasmine. I`m talking a touch of Erba Pura on the entrance here. This is a surprisingly vivid and quirky perfume, and even though seeing word like "rose" and "musk" might associate with grannies- not at all, this is modern, fiery and pretty. I am Not a fan of musk or rose in perfumes but I would wear this one. P.S it does Not smell like Crystal flowers by Montale- C.F is much more powdery and not spicy at all.

A beautiful feminine fragrance that's a fresh, dewy sweet warm rose. It's youthful and somewhat jammy like Issey Miyake Rose & Rose Intense albeit sweeter. At first I thought it was a fairly intimate scent yet my husband noticed it from a few feet and loves it on me. It's ideal for any occasion, particularly for spring and fall. It's an elegant rose fragrance and the white musk blends well to give it a clean, soapy drydown of sensual, cosy musk. Personally, I don't notice the jasmine; the white musks and sweet dewy rose dominate. While I prefer Issey Miyake Rose & Rose Intense I really love Montale Roses Musk as well - I absolutely adore rose fragrances.

At first I felt that its identical to Intense Cafe, but the drydown is different to my nose, on clothes at least. The scent develops differently, but they are of a very similar DNA. RM is cold, cool, a little deep and reserved. I get a sense of walking through a frozen rose garden in a fairytale. I find that I tend to go a little nose-blind every now and then with it, but other times, when I smell it I find it so attractive and appealing. When you really focus on this scent I find that it has an intoxicating quality which makes Montales stand out to me, but this is not for everybody and I would recommend testing it first.

The beauty is in simplicity, this is how I would describe the perfume. its such a different rosy perfume for me. I tried different rose perfumes like miss dior (which is too strong and sweet for me) or chloe (too powdery) but this one is perfect. You can really smell the rose but not sweet rose or powder rose, rose that its growing in the forest or garden without any chemicals. its a fresh woody rose . the projectivity is great (last all day with 2 sprays), you can easily wear it during the day, in the office. this is pleasant smell which will not bother anyone, i would def repurchase the bottle

Roses Musk isn’t your fresh, dewy garden rose—it leans more synthetic, but in a rich, elegant way. It is a syrupy, heavy rose-musk combo that’s enveloping. The jasmine is virtually undetectable. Someone once told me I smelled like grape juice while wearing it, and honestly, I get that. It’s more Eastern European glam than grandma: think a poised woman in a fur coat walking through snowy streets. This is a winter scent, no question—way too heavy for summer. It layers beautifully with MFK’s Oud Satin Mood, adding extra depth. You have to love rose to enjoy this one, but if you do, it’s addictive.

Am I the only one who gets coca cola vibes here?😄 or just my nose tricks me like this. Anyways this will work in the summer beautifully. Also due to its simplicity it can be used for various layering combos. This is an outstanding rose scent. The musk is not dark, the rose is sweet and juicy. Though the performance is huge, the scent itself is airy and clean. Update - it became one of my signatures in the last half year. I do use it for layering and I'm telling you I am getting my life with it. I love it so much, it is now my 3rd fav and totally an all lifer for me. yeaaahhhh

It's my favourite perfume ever! It smells like bright pink roses and reminds me the lobbies of the luxury hotels in Marrakech or somehwere in Morocco. It also smells like a rose flavour Turkish delight. It's so good, so sexy, feminine. It's fresh and warm at the same time. It also has this sparkling and juicy vibe, very uplifting (if you know what I mean) For me, it doesn't remind me Delina at all (but I also like Delina, the longevity is better of Delina, though Montale is also great). Also, this perfume is not very expensive, so it makes it even better.

I had never tried Montale perfumes. Blind bought a travel spray. Did not think I would like it that much. I though it was extremely strong at first spray. 5 minutes later I could not smell it at all. Sprayed again - rose, musk, peony (???) and something candy like. 5 min later - I almost can not smell it again. Subtle rose and musk. Very enjoyable. Then nothing again.... This is odd. My partner says it lingers around all day and smells 'rosy and fresh' from far. I can definitely smell it on my clothes next day (and many days later). Try before you buy.

Over the past year or so I've come to realize that I love rose when it's done right, particularly in Montale and Mancera scents. I got a sample of this and recently purchased a full bottle. The rose is so sweet and bright with a soft musk background. It does remind me of Mancera Roses Vanille but it's a bit lighter so I can wear it during the summer as I live in a hot climate. My daughter and husband always notice when I wear this and compliment me. The performance isn't actually that great on me unless I overspray but I don't mind.

Love this perfume. It's one of those perfumes you crave.. However I believe the brand played with the strength and quality of this perfume way too much. A few years back this perfume was strong and would last for days! This is the second year in a raw where Roses musk's performance has completely changed, it became so weak that you can barely smell the fragrance anymore! If the quality of this fragrance was still the same I wouldn't have said it's overpriced. If you love a playful rose scent with a little fresh musk then go for it!

MUSK! MUSK! MUSK! In my opinion, this fragrance at first spray is pretty sharp. The rose is very faint. it's more like a synthetic rose. it's definitely not a jammy or wet rose. I wouldn't consider this a "pretty girl fragrance" it's more of a bad ass, boss chick, wearing a leather jacket. Montale always makes long lasting fragrances for sure. I layer it with Choco Musk and it smells even better. If you're scared of a mature rose fragrance... You're safe with this one; Doesn't smell like an old lady, at all!

Ooh my beloved Roses Musk 🌹 I feel like a Goddess when I wear you all over my skin combined with the gorgeous perfumed Roses Musk body lotion. Some people find RM sexy on me🔥💥🔥 I just feel like a Goddess who's on a LOVE Mission ❤ Be sure to buy the pre-reformulated bottle of this magic juice. If you want to smell the real thing, look up for the matte(not glossy) fuchsia bottle with the golden stripes. Nowadays RM has been reformulated unfortunately.

When I first smelled this scent I was shocked. It’s nothing like I’ve ever smelt before and it’s just so delicious. For me it’s a perfect evening fragrance. I can imagine the type of woman wearing this is wearing a black mini dress, a long classy coat and knee high boots, her hair immaculately blown out and her nails perfectly manicured in a soft pink. This fragrance suits cooler weather best and has amazing longevity. This is my favourite.

simple and straightforward: fresh feminine powdery nose. the intense version has a touch of ambery sweetness and lasts even longer than tje already impressive regular roses musk. on my dry skin the regular and intense lasts pretty much the same 3-4 hours. but on clothing...it lasts more than 12 hours! the intense is still going strong even at 12hours plus! this is impressive, as usually this style of rose doesnt last that long on me!

I can smell the Montale jammy Rose and musk equally. I have roses musk, Roses Vanille and Intense Cafe. The difference: Roses Musk - Rose and musk (base model) Roses Vanille- Roses Musk with Sweet Vanilla Intense Cafe- Roses Vanille with coffee I love and wear all of them depending on my mood. Roses Musk: smells good any occasion Roses Vanille: Refined and sensual, date night. Intense cafe: versatile, projects the most out of the 3.

A spicy little rose, Montale is adventuresome, sharp, confident. I'm a die-hard rose lover, and this is one of the more unique ones out there. The musk projects the rose forward and the peppercorns add just enough spice to turn a few heads. On me, it performs better in colder months which is great because most of my rose fragrances fade into the background in winter. This one stays fresh and alive through cold winter months.

A really cute, spritzy, fresh, powdery rose. Reminds me a tiny tad of Carven L'absolu or Le Parfum, can't remember which one. I was afraid the musk would take over in this one, but it doesn't! The dry-down reminds me of...bell pepper? Is that weird? It makes it more complex and interesting, though. Really versatile! An all day, all year kind of scent. Could be a runner-up for a signature scent for me.

I’ll start out by saying that I absolutely LOVE the rose here: it’s a wonderful blend of tart, powdery, and jammy. If it weren’t for the musk and jasmine, it would be a dupe for Lush’s Rose Jam. I like how the jasmine adds a slight indolic touch during cooler weather. I also love how it lingers for days on clothes, and how just a few sprays last ten hours. I just wish it weren’t so expensive 🥲

This is the best rose scent I've ever smelled. Excellent longevity and incredible sillage, the rose note is sweet, soft, fresh, fruity. The drydown is awesone, with the musk and a hint of jasmine and amber. This is a masterpiece, feminine, sensual yet very elegant, a must have for rose lovers. What a lovely gem! My new love. MAGNIFICENT.

My favorite Montale. This is a unique rose. Its not sweet, fruity or creamy. I agree with another reviewer that its almost medicinal smelling, it has a greenhouse vibe. To me I smell fresh rose and geranium after rain, which I love. It does have a sharp opening but fades quickly and stays close to the skin but lasts for 12+ hours on me.

I had to change this from a ”like” to a ”love”, even though it actually is a love/hate thing. When I am in the mood nothing beats this. But ther days I would never. Tart massive rose, nuclear with minty aspects and the Montale/Mancera musk, which is medicinal and even plasticky. But man, is this wonderful when I am in the mood!

This is stunning! Photorealistic red and pink roses, musk, amber and a bit of wood. She’s fresh and clean w/ a dirty mind. My first Montale fragrance and I’m blown away. Soft, persistent and long lasting. I like rose. I absolutely adore musk from squeaky clean to absolutely filthy. Rose and musk together, I’m smitten!

finally decided to grab a bottle of this after hunting for my perfect rose perfume for years. although the opening musk is very intense, the dry down is to die for. everything I've ever wanted in a rose perfume, musky, sweet rose, long lasting, great value at NZD150 for 100ml. will be reaching for it all the time.

I am constantly on the hunt for a replacement for my beloved discontinued Stella. This is a lovely rose & musk scent. It is not a direct swap for Stella, but I love it on me. Enough that I bought a full sized bottle. I also kind of love the bottle design except it will be difficult to gauge how much I have left.

Simply put: one of the best rose fragrances out there! It’s not a fresh scent, but it smells very “clean”, like a “sparkling” rose bouquet. I can imagine this being appropriate for any season and any setting. It has this happy “pick me up” vibe, which I adore! Another classic from Montale. 10/10

If power puff girl Blossom had a scent this would be it. It's like a powerful aura of fresh sweet roses, and you can't help but want to keep getting whiffs of it. It's amazing for making an impression during casual outings or formal outings, it's so beautiful. One of my all time favorites.

This is the perfect musky, classy rose🌹✨ A luminous blend of rose, jasmine, and sharp clean musk that feels both timeless and addictive. Many who have posted reviews here seem to not have conceptualized the Montale DNA yet, but keep it around — trust me, it will slowly become addicting⭐️.

My ideal feminine perfume! Lots of designer rose perfumes make me feel nauseated but montale just blends everything perfectly for my nose! If I didn't have a perfume collection this would be my spring signature scent. Perfect for a first date where you just want to feel pretty!

Definitely signature scent worthy! I think that this is what you would expect a pretty girl wearing pink/white to smell like. I had the intense version as well and until hours after the drydown i don't see the similarity. Personally, I think that this is a lot better.

I love this so much! SO beautiful on it's own as a strong roses musk scent but I also love it for layering purposes. I layer this with L'imperatrice for a more fruity sweet floral scent for summer. I wanted Delina La Rosee but this layering gives me the vibe I need!

I am in love with this one.. It’s simple roses and musk but the smell is amazing. And one note it’s not granny rose scent it’s sexy montale rose. For me this is hot, sexy perfume, i could wear it during all year it’s intense but ok for summer nights as well.

Love love love this. It does share some similarities with Intense Café, although the two are by no means identical. Roses Musk is more rose forward and obviously has no coffee, in this one, but they share that same overall creaminess. Love them both!

I love this scent. It's very young and lively rose with a jasmine. For people who wants to smell like pink rose in the garden during spring. I would say it's a good blind buy, cause it's really beautiful, even for people who's not into perfumes.

I love this smells like roses, green and some synthetic musk. I have never smelled a deers butt and I can confirm it does not smell weird or animalistic. Romantic and strong rose. If you don’t like strong perfumes do not bother with this.

I never liked rose perfumes 🌹 but I like this rose perfume it's very well blended&very long lasting •♡•less stem&more rose petal finally~I'm not a musk fan either&this is very good,very well blended,got a sample it shocked me,beautiful

A yummy daytime, fresh rose. I wore this for my best friend’s wedding and had all the bridesmaids writing down what it was. Feels elegant and refined without being too complex. I’ve found it to be addicting.

This last forever on my skin! Its a clean rose, Jasmine musk. Simple, elegant and not fussy or complicated....there's beauty in that.

Beautiful elegant rose 🌹 it's classy and sexy. Date night. There's nothing old lady about it. Reminds me abit of Kayali Rose Royale.