Rose

Pierre de Velay No. 56 wears like a polished spicy chypre with a floral heart and a dark woody base. It opens bright with bergamot and lavender, then… Show more

Pierre de Velay No. 56 wears like a polished spicy chypre with a floral heart and a dark woody base. It opens bright with bergamot and lavender, then settles into rose, ylang-ylang, saffron, leather, oakmoss and soft oud. It feels rich and layered rather than loud for the sake of it. If you like classic structure but want something smooth, fresh-spicy and. Show less

51 Pour Homme opens brighter than its dense note list suggests, with lemon and lavender giving way to a dark rose, saffron, leather, and oud heart. On… Show more

51 Pour Homme opens brighter than its dense note list suggests, with lemon and lavender giving way to a dark rose, saffron, leather, and oud heart. On skin it usually settles into a smoky, woody amber with a dry, grown-up feel. This suits someone who likes polished but shadowy fragrances, especially in cooler weather. Sample first if you are unsure about leathery. Show less

Roja Dove Aoud wears more like a rich rose, saffron and ambergris composition than a harsh oud bomb. It opens citrusy and spicy, then settles into a d… Show more

Roja Dove Aoud wears more like a rich rose, saffron and ambergris composition than a harsh oud bomb. It opens citrusy and spicy, then settles into a dense, smooth, slightly inky floral woodiness with leather and warm sweetness underneath. It suits shoppers who want a polished, luxurious rose oud with strong presence and long wear. Sample first if you expect a loud. Show less

Roja Dove Parfum Royale #5 opens bright and polished, with aldehydes and citrus giving the first minutes a sparkling, vintage-leaning lift. It settles… Show more

Roja Dove Parfum Royale #5 opens bright and polished, with aldehydes and citrus giving the first minutes a sparkling, vintage-leaning lift. It settles into a richer floral heart, where rose, jasmine, orange blossom and tuberose sit over a woody, ambered base with leather, oakmoss and soft spice. This reads like a dressed-up floral amber with structure and texture rather than an easy. Show less

Roja Dove Parfum Royale #4 wears like a dressed-up leather oud with a floral heart and a bright citrus lift at the top. Mandarin opens quickly, then j… Show more

Roja Dove Parfum Royale #4 wears like a dressed-up leather oud with a floral heart and a bright citrus lift at the top. Mandarin opens quickly, then jasmine, tuberose, rose and heliotrope soften the structure before the base turns smoky, spicy, resinous and slightly powdery. It reads bold, luxurious and evening-leaning, with the kind of presence that suits formal wear, cooler weather. Show less

Fortnum & Mason The Perfume opens with bright citrus and a surprisingly candy-like peach effect, then turns richer, darker, and more textured as leath… Show more

Fortnum & Mason The Perfume opens with bright citrus and a surprisingly candy-like peach effect, then turns richer, darker, and more textured as leather, saffron, smoke, and resin come forward. It wears as a plush amber-woody oriental with a slightly animalic edge. This suits someone who enjoys sweetness with grit rather than a clean or airy style. Sample first if castoreum, birch. Show less