The Two Roses

I love love love this. If it wasn't for Lust by Lush this would be my signature scent; warm, jammy, creamy rose and a sort of spiciness that never jumps out at you. I got it, like many of my frags, based on the bottle. I found the moodiness endearing and adored the tester. Upon looking at the box further on the way home I had discovered it's unlikely connection to history, another favourite hobby of mine! It was an unpredictable and welcome collaboration on my behalf and I found myself enamoured by the house/s that created the collection. This particular frag was inspired by the Tudor era of England and the Tudor Wars respectively. Without the notes in mind, I do sort of find this fitting to be an almost fantastical medieval perfume. I know this wouldn't be as true to the era in terms olfactorily, but it's moodiness draws out an inexplicably lovely dark, jammy rose that lingers on the skin, like an opulent feast in the early mornings of a rainy autumn day. There's no petrichor, but it feels like a rainy day scent. My only complaint is that this lasted longer, I feel for an extrait de parfum I am being sold a little bit of snake oil if it only performs like any other parfum you can purchase, but not everyone can be a winner in all categories. Definitely safe for lovers of creamy and jammy roses, but also those looking for moody, maybe historically inspired scents. This does perform significantly better in cooler months, but can be a delightful spring nigh time fragrance!

This is a gorgeous floral fragrance that feels a lot more expensive than what it costs. The rose petal note dominates the opening of this fragrance, and it is has just the right amount of sweetness. As it dries down, the cedar, amber, and a hint of musk start to develop with the rose and violet still noticeable. This fragrance is perfectly unisex, and it's perfect for a guy like me who likes the smell of roses. For a guy, it's unique yet perfectly wearable. This will be one of my go to fragrances for spring.

Wow, what a find. This is clearly a rose scent, but it’s not jammy or sickening. Neither is it fresh and crisp like Tea Rose. I would describe it as dusty, and a bit powdery, with a slightly woody base. The sillage is decent, and longevity is greater than 7 hours, although it does get close to the skin. I think this is my favourite rose scent.

Beautiful. It starts off a bit sweet and similar to Roses Musk or Cafe Rose by Montale, as others have said. Then it changes into a dark red rose that is a bit dry and spicy. It ends dusty and powdery. My only regret is that the silage is not more. Although not best in show, this could pass for a niche scent and costs a lot less!

I love this fragrance. It is very unique. I don't get a strong rose scent but rather a hint of rose. I think the amber/cappuccino combo adds greatly to this fragrance. I definitely think it is unisex. I am ordering a second bottle now.