Rose Velours

From a rose perfume collector .... ( me )..... Having lived through a " rose obsessive " phase, in which I aquired all sorts of rose scented perfumes, ranging from the popular designer to the most expensive niches , I happened to stumble across Rose Velours and jump on it like a hungry wolf . Surely I must have a loose screw somewhere, if I need one more rose perfume, considering I already have a ridiculous variety of them. Not quite so. I have been trying in my mind finding one similar and I cannot. This has the opulence of Highness Rose, it has the elegance of Sa Majeste la Rose, it has the strength of Taif Roses, the freshness of the Zephir d'une Rose , the powder or Rosa Magnifica, the warmth of Calypso, and I could just go on and on with the list but I will not. To sum it up, it's a quite unique take on the Rose concept. Hard to describe , this Rose is a mature Rose, red for sure, and in full bloom. Opulent, rich smelling and sensual, I think it's meant to seduce... Not that men are prone to love roses, but it has a gourmand tint, a fleshy reference to the very nature of femininity . The lasting power is good on me, with above average silage.... Yet it's not strong, there is a transparency here which clashes with the voluptuous nature of this Rose, giving it contrast and mystery . The honey note morphs into a woody note towards the end of the development, making this scent even more intriguing, As a side note, I can't smell anything ozonic or aquatic here, nor spices. This is a honeyed powdery ambery rose , should you wish to simplify matters . Recommended ? Absolutely yes if you are into sofisticated Rose scents , and if of course you find worth shedding a large amount of cash for the sake of smelling wonderful . Personally I built my collection already and nowadays I only buy perfumes which engage my imagination somehow... This one was irresistible .

I absolutely love this (am a man), but I have a completely different take than seemingly most folks. To/on me, this turns into a benzoin bomb that's freshened up by a hint of rose, and perhaps some faint citrus and other floral, but I think it comes off very unisex to maybe even masculine on the drydown. After an hour or two, it smells like a moderately lighter version of Guerlain Lui, but the benzoin is strong with this one. I'm not a huge fan of the opening and I can see why folks say that it's feminine, but once the initial blast of rose and sweetness calm down, it becomes much more unisex. I"m actually surprised patchouli isn't listed too. Seems to be pretty obviously present to me. Also, longevity is pretty amazing; 8-10 hours as a strong skin scent. Wish it wasn't discontinued. Rose Rouge is a little too gourmand for my flavor.

This perfume is a class act: feminine, versatile, beautifully blended, understated, and with an interesting evolution. There are ozonic elements in the top notes; the violet leaf (and probably the ambroxan) gives the opening a green, metallic edge for about half an hour, which is not unpleasant but is definitely detectable. After a little while the rose and honey emerge - a match made in heaven. The drydown is warm and subtle. I do not find the sillage particularly strong, and you can be fairly liberal when spraying, but the longevity is good. I couldn't resist buying a bottle after testing this; I can see myself turning to this often.

This is lovely-very smooth. I normally find a soliflore rose too floral for me, but this is tempered with the bergamot which smoothes out the floral note. The top note was fresh and almost tangerine, but never sharp or bitter. The honey didn't appear on me until about an hour in, but its not at all sweet or sickly because of the woody note-cedar? All in all, a complex, rich, smooth and sensual fragrance, feminine without being girly, sensual without being overtly lustful. I really am going to have to stop buying decants, because I generally end up buying a full size bottle and its costing me a fortune!

I really like this scent. The rose is not over the top and the dry down is very soft and clean. On my skin the longevity is around four hours, but on my clothes, it is more like 8 hours. I believe this scent is very well blended, but the dry down surprises me every now and then (in a good way). I do not have any fancy words or phrases to describe it except it is a gentle mix of rosé and citrus and it is my new everyday scent while the Clive Christian X is my special occasion scent. If you want people to ask what scent you are wearing, this will probably work for you quite nicely

It suits me perfectly. It might be my favourite rose scent. I feel inspired wearing it. It amplifies my life experience. Softest, freshest rose petals covering a heart of honey. I feel so much love wearing it, that it nealy feels like an obligations to spread this rose and honey scent all around me, walking and waking up all joy of life there can possibly be during an early spring.

This is a beautiful, romantic, classic rose. It has a woody undertone, but the woods seem to add to the richness of the scent of rose, rather than act as a separate element of the fragrance. This is sultry but it stays close enough to the skin to be private.

What a great rose scent. Sadly it's been discontinued and replaced with Rose Rouge, which is a different scent.

Anyone feels like Rose Velours gives off a Noir de Noir(top) + Cafe Rose(dry down) vibe?

Rose Velours is true to its name: a rose scent just as soft and warm and perfect for the cold seasons, especially fall, as the word Velours suggests. It's like a milder, simpler, more easygoing version of those killer roses like Portrait of a Lady: it's powerful enough to stand the coldest of weather, but also soft enough to fit any setting. The rose is lush and true to life, the prominent violet leaf note makes it quite green and botanical. At the same time, the honey makes it kind of jammy, even ever so slightly gourmand-leaning without quite going there. It's the interplay between those two aspects, enhanced by the darker, comfortably woody/resinous base, that makes this scent interesting. I like it very much! With so many rose scents already in my collection I'm not sure if I'll ever get to the bottom of my decant, but I wouldn't be surprised if I do, either. In any case I'm sure every time I do wear it will be a true pleasure.

I've been lucky enough to score a few samples of this beauty and I would seriously consider adding a big bottle to my collection ... except ... well first I'll start by saying it's a lovely fragrance. A true ode to rose that's one of the best I've ever smelled. I'm not sure why this site lists aquatic notes because I don't get any of those at all. On my skin it opens with bergamot and some other flower, but the rose introduces itself right away, followed by the comforting smell of honey. Of course the rose stays present throughout the dry down, where a slightly warm and woody note comes into play. It's not a complex fragrance, it's almost linear. But it smells amazing and alluring. My ONLY complaint is that it doesn't last very long. Within a couple hours of putting it on, I could barely smell it anymore. And if I'm going to pay that much for a bottle of perfume, I like more longevity.

I had smelled this one for the first time while on holidays in a flurry of sniffing; I had a paper tester of it that I brought back to my room along with a few others. This one had stood out from the rest because of the cedar that I had found rather prominent at the time Fast forward a few months and I'm regretting not buying it, I love roses and any rose that stands out must be added to my collection...and like I said, while on vacation I found that the cedar made this rose special. So I hunted it down and bought it online as I couldn't find it in stores here. When it came I was slightly disappointed, it didn't seem so special anymore. It just seemed like an nice well blended green rose. So now I don't know if the tester I smelled was before a reformulation or if I had just over sniffed that day but this just turned out to be nice enough to keep and wear but not a love...oh well

Rose Velours floats into "jammy rose" territory, see-sawing from fresh red rose to rose bon-bon. No spice at all, so I find it nothing like Fille de Berlin. It's a lovely rose, to be sure, but the accompanying violet note irks me. Powdery violet and me typically don't get along. I just discovered my personal perfect rose--sweet and magenta--in Rose de Siwa. In comparison, this was surprisingly soapy at the onset. Sillage leaves much to be desired. Contrary to others, I enjoy the drydown the most. The benzoin adds to the yumminess, and the shy, powdery violets retreat to some hole in the forest floor, where they belong. Would I pay $100 for this? Probably. Would I pay $275? I am see-sawing as well.

This is my winter rose-scent. It is not fresh at all, to my taste, it is quite acidic, with a nice honey undertone, quite a bit of benzoin is also there. When I imagine this rose, it is not the fresh-cut one. This rose has its petals wide open. She is floating in the water, she drank so much water, she can barely hold it in the stem. But this rose is not fading yet, she is in the full bloom. Maybe the sour notes come from the honey, the honey, that turns grainy, as the winter comes. Overall, this is a warm, almost oriental rose. I do not imagine myself, reaching for this scent in summer, but now it's December and I feel cozy wearing Rose Velours with soft sweaters.

EDP 2.5 FL OZ I would define this a classic, elegant and traditional declination of rose. I like it because it can suit many occasions, being feminine without resulting sickly sweet, regardless the honey. On the other hand, because of the price tag, I would have expected something more. Don't misread me: I believe this is a guaranteed quality fragrance, so I am not complaining about ingredients, only about final projection on me. May be I have too many rose-based scents in my collection. Lasting power: 5 hrs. Sillage: moderate Repurchase: no.

What an incredible Bulgarian rose!!! Poetic, moving, impressively feminine, welcoming and cosy!! On me, there were no other noticable components - no violet, no bergamot, nothing - and i don't complain... what i smelled for nearly 13 hours was blissfully warm and shiny rose! By far the best of the 9 Extraordinaires, and possibly unsurpassable...

At least from my dab sample this is lovely true rose but very, very quiet and fades very quickly. :( If it was more obvious to the nose and stayed around more I'd really enjoy this and likely buy a full bottle because it's beautiful. But 30 minutes after application I have to jam my nose against my skin to smell it. :

I concur with rose, honey and violet leaf being the most obvious notes. A delicate sweet rose. Sadly this is so weak that I have to put my wrist to my nose after half an hour in order to smell anything. It is pretty and a touch gourmand. What a disappointment. Weak sillage and longevity.

It's soft, velvety rose dipped in honey and accompanied by benzoin. Deep, sensual, unforgettable. A must have for all who crave honey centered, oriental scents.

Nicely done rose with an underlying freshness that is balanced just right. I like it a lot.