White Musk Smoky Rose

White Musk Smoky Rose [EDT] is quite faithful to its name. It is a juicy black currant and peppery rose duo with a very subtle smoky incense nuance, enveloped by a white musk glow, which gives structure and rounds its character. Fruity roses are more than common these days and this one fits in that group. But what makes it stand out is not only its smoky edge, but also its price. It is incredibly cheap for what you get. Of course, you cannot expect great longevity with this price. But it is fairly decent and its sillage not disappointing. The Body Shop has some great perfumes for its price and some are much better than more expensive releases by well-known luxury brands (and White Musk Smoky Rose is one of TBS's bests). They are simple, nice and casual, but extremely well done and pleasing. And with that price, how can you say no?

In the year of 2015 I found myself very infatuated with the white musk line at the bodyshop. I decided to treat myself to smoky rose EDP at the end of the year. This smells like a "tough" version of a very sweet girly perfume. I can see how it's polarizing, maybe not sweet enough for the fruity/floral crowd, and not edgy enough for those who prefer the more exotic. However for me, it's perfect. I love the crisp musk, sweet jammy roses with hint of smoky spice. When I wear it I feel very well put together, the way a new stylish outfit makes you feel. As others have pointed out the quality isn't stellar, just ok. But, on the other hand it's cheap.

It’s once my signature scent, back then when i was younger. There’s a phase when i didn’t care for this at all, i have been in vintages mood in the past few years, and i thought that TBS Smoky Rose is like a girl pretending to be a woman. She is sweet and naive yet trying her best to be seen as sexy and mature. Oh wow i think i exaggerated it at this point. Pardon. But today, i just wanted to visit some nice memories resonated by smelling this perfume. I’m surprised, i’m loving it again. It’s sweet but owning its dark side. So rosy and smoky, and the black currant only made it more tempting and fun. So i would say it’s seductive yet still fun.

I'm so disappointed that this scent has been discontinued. It's not a year-round reach for me, but when the weather gets crisp, oh this is delicious. Smoky rose is an apt name. Both components are so well-done. The rose is plush and candied; the smoke is delicate and not overpowering or ashy. It just gives a bit of depth to the sweetness of the rose. The black currant gives a jammy richness. I'm not sure I smell the other notes--musk of course is laid down at the base like a soft blanket. I'm hoping to try Lancome Midnight Rose soon; perhaps it will come close to this one. Using sparingly because I don't want to be without it.

To be honest I didn't like this fragrance much at first. Musk has never been my favourite and before this I was kind of put off by darker spicier scents. Fortunately I decided to give it another chance and it grew on me in the biggest way. It's delicious without being very sweet and decadent without being overpowering. A revelation almost. Every time I use it my heart sinks for a second knowing that it's been discontinued and the 30ml bottle I received as a gift will eventually be empty. Truly a fragrance to revel in!