Rosae Mundi

First of all, I think it's bad manners to say that reviews here are not to be trusted. You may not agree with a review or all the reviews but that does not mean they are not to be trusted. Someone else may agree with the same reviews. It's a review- a point of view. I don't know if Rosae Mundi is the Rose of the world but it definitely smells like the Rose of the earth or rather Rose and the Earth for that is what I smell in equal parts. Roses and earth-dirt, plants, animals, basically all that lives and breathes. The roses are the first to be noticed, huge blooms of perfumed roses that are a little powdery, a little tartly green and a little sweet. Rosae Mundi moves out from behind the white picket fences into the real world and gets gritty. Dry, dusty and the smell of the earth after the rain has passed and under the tropical sun, steam practically rises from the cooled ground. That smell. Not just one smell but a smell that is complex and made up of the scent of many others, the watered soil, the plants-their roots, leaves and flowers, the soaring trees above, maybe even the worms and caterpillars. The roses are still blooming but the earth and its living things take the centre stage in this later part of Rosae Mundi. The scent stays this way until you scrub it off with a good amount of soap and arm power.

It is hard to find a wearable masculine rose fragrance. They either tend to be too feminine (and old fashioned) or quite often to be found in a very potent Middle Eastern style that is not for everyday use. Or the rose is diluted or drowned in something else, so it is not really about the rose. Lumière Noire is nice, but the rose is a bit underwhelming for me. This one hits the right tone between the dominant rose and the more masculine, earthy (and woody) green patchouli. I can see that for many reviewers the idea of rose in perfume is going to be always associated with old fashioned, granny style perfumery (I also have Hammam Bouquet and it is indeed a museum piece). My partner is also averse to rose for the same reason, so I guess it is a bit of an acquired taste and we agree to disagree over this one.

For the longest time I was debating with myself if Diptyque's Eau Capitale was a better rose than Portrait of a Lady by Frederic Malle, and what is my favourite from those two scents, but then this came in my hand and blew those two out of the water completely. So yes, Rosae Mundi is the best rose scent I have ever came across and perfect for someone who is not a fan of rose-dominant fragrances. I always want rose to be mixed with something else or be somewhere in the background as a backbone, not in the front to remind me of lokum (turkish delight) or old lady purse. This is perfect, the blend of patchouly, cedar and vetiver gives a manly backbone to this rose and I am in love.

How wrong I was in my opinion that Rose 31 by Le Labo and Lumiere Noire Pour Homme by Maison Francis Kurkdjian are best roses on the market. Rosae Mundi is more than heaven for roses lovers, more than I could even imagine, beauty in the purest state. A little sweet, a little powdery, extremely resinous and deeeeeeeeeep. Nothing old fashioned, very modern in my opinion. The roses for our century. Just love!!!!!

To me, this perfume is one of the most intoxicatingly beautiful scents I've ever smelled so far. It's a modern, deep, a little spicy and woody rose. I was blown away from the moment I put it on my skin. Sooo seductive! It's an unisex perfume so this would be great on a man, but it would be purely amazing on a woman! The only downsize to this is that it's pricey. But well worth it.

First impression: Gorgeous rich thick Indian/Arabic (gulf style) rose/incence/oud-ish scent. Italians make what Indians should be making. I grew up in India and this scent reminds me so much of my childhood. Also reminds me of the GCC. Beautiful thick aroma. Very pleased with the presentation that offers a little decantable roll-on / sprayer option. A handsome smell.

Intense Rose and patchouly, making a very nice combo. Great sillage and longevity. If you like a woody type of rose scent, this one is for you and although pricey, I believe well worth if for the quality and simplicity.

Rose usually needs a strong supportive cast for me. This one...not so much. Even if you’re not “into” rose, this one is worth trying. One of PR’s finest. It is now my favorite rose-patchouli.

This is extremely similar to Masque Milano Tango!!!! I truly don’t know how no comparison has been made. It’s almost a 1:1 clone of it. Beautiful fragrance but redundant if you own Tango.

best patchouli rose combo ever,lasts for days, somewhat linear but absolutely amazing stuff.

Rosamund, the blonde and beautiful woman, was the one who won the heart of Henry II. There are many legends that hover around her figure. She will be the protagonist of poems, ballads and stories about her figure. One of these says that Eleanor of Aquitaine, queen and wife of Henry, having learned that the two were lovers, forced Rosamund to drink poison. Henry, heartbroken by the death of his beloved, planted magnificent roses, called Rosae Mundi, on her tomb. This is a fragrance from other times, a rose that I would define as "tormented": clean, slightly pungent and dusty, but at times also dark and seductive. The patchouli is not incisive, it accompanies it gently, and reminds of those wonderful perfumes that many women used to wear in the 60s and 70s. And we know, when vintage is beautiful, it is always beautiful, regardless of the era. Very classy, I really liked it. “Fair Rosamund” painted by Waterhouse.

Rosae Mundi by Profumum is a very pleasant rose and it's easy to see how it has become popular, seemingly a mainstay in many "top rose fragrances" lists. It's fresh, oily, and lingers more than a purely fresh fleeting fragrance. A very savory combination of the rose floral itself and some citrus and woody elements. Well-balanced and unisex. Projection and longevity are both average to above average for an EDP. Still, it doesn't strike me as very unique; it seems safe and pleasant, but not exciting, which, at its price ($265 for 100ml on Luckyscent), it should be. 7 out of 10

Whenever I smell Rosae Mundi, I picture a sunlit autumn landscape, with golden, amber, and crimson leaves beneath our feet, while a few still drift gently down from the branches. The air is warm with the soft glow of the season, carrying the delicate scent of roses. In the gentle breeze, earthy notes of patchouli and vetiver mingle with the soft, woody whisper of cedar. Wearing it on a day like that is the most beautiful experience, a perfect harmony of nature’s warmth and elegance.

Really unique scent, reminds me of a really neat and clean grandmother🤶🏻, it has a kind of nostalgic vibe to it, its like the grandmother is dies many years ago and you go into a dungeon where her closest is still there and you can still smell that dampy dusty rose on them which reminds you of all those childhood days with her. The scent is so nostalgic and sad💔😞🤶🏻, and very unique, never smelled such a rose patch combo. This house produces real juices. Quality house ✨👌🌹

A simple, straight-forward, spectacular warm rose with little change from beginning to end, more than 8 hours later. In fact I can still smell it today, more than 14 hours after application. Patchouli and vetiver show up after the initial opening, but they are present lightly, letting rose steal the show. There's nothing aritficial in this composition. Pure quality.

A spectacular masculine rose fragrance. I don't think I have ever encountered one before. While it's a bit too heavy on that side for me personally, if you get the floral and mild patchouli drydown that I do, you may well love it.

This is a deep rose-patchouli scent. It is like smelling rose roots in bitter soil. A bit mature but a fabulous creation.

Love this one , this is ROSE and intoxicating. Sillage is moderate and longevity is exellent as useally.

It starts really nice with a luscious smoky rose, but unfortunately it becomes too woody on my skin, and I don't do well with woody notes. Should be rather enjoyable to those who like a powdery touch to their woody-smoky scents.

very feminine in my eyes..it smells just ok. this rose has nothing interesting to it in my opinion..not worth the price.