Rosa

A Rose, is a rose, is a rose.....I simply adore roses in every form, normally I'm a little strict when fragrances are too simple... only "one" flavour?!? But S.M.N. refers to old cabbage roses which are still wonderfully rich in perfume; this fragrance is astonishingly long lasting (it's only an E. de Coulogne!!!) that's why this scent is always on my shelf. Despite m.lle Chanel consideration about women that didn't want to smell like flowers... I think that this fragrance should be tried without prejudices: 1) it's quite fresh and "at its place" during the summer (even the hottest ones without spoiling itself) 2) during the winter it's rich and beautiful (NOT out of season at all!) I cannot say why but S.M.N E de C. it's a rose which can compete with more precious other fragrances on the same theme......

There is something beautifully romantic and 'old-wordly' about this brand and this fragrance in particular. I love rose scents myself and thought I knew them all until I found this one by chance. Yes, it is "only" a 'solifleur' but it is so incredibly beautiful and delicate, yet very strong and long-lasting. I consider this an excellent companion for summer or even if you want to layer or amplify your favourite perfume containing a rose and give it more rose-focus. Nothing but love for this! If Frederic Malle's "Une Rose" is the ultimate, modern gourmand rose (truffle note), then this one should be the ultimate classic heirloom, reference rose! As precious as your favourite hand-bound book!

Saintly bouquet of roses. Innocent, very romantic, calm and uplifting in same time, like a morning prayer. Amouage Lyric is also a great, non heady, morning fresh "rose", but in my humble opinion - this is even better and not so pricey. Where Lyric goes "green" and sometimes too "hairsprayish", this one goes more floral and natural - with a hint of gentle violets. Really, really delightful. After many oud+rose combos this is my return to innocence. (For rose lovers, I recommend to try talcum powder SMN Rosa, believe me, you wan't be disappointed.) Perfect for layering. 5/5

It opens with the smell of rose oil, a powdery sniff and very good sillage, some people even called it 'heavy' when I was wearing it. It transforms into unassuming natural sweetness, it's fresh and of course flowery. Very realistic and beautiful scent that lasts a really long time (an eau de cologne! but it's traditional with this house, their scents have great longevity). Definitely getting a full bottle.

As joyjoy says below, Rosa Novella needs a page as it's a new take on SMN Rosa. I've tried the new one, which is really gorgeous - fresh, floral, herby and musky yet soft with depth, it has a more complex character and I've grown to love it.