Voleur de Roses

L'Artisan Parfumeur · Unisex

L'Artisan Parfumeur Voleur de Roses translates directly to 'Rose Thief', and the scent delivers on that dramatic name. Created by perfumer Michel Almairac in 1993, this c… Show more

L'Artisan Parfumeur Voleur de Roses translates directly to 'Rose Thief', and the scent delivers on that dramatic name. Created by perfumer Michel Almairac in 1993, this composition turns the traditional floral genre completely upside down. Instead of a powdery or dewy blossom, you get a tempest of damp earth, bruised red petals, and dark ripe fruit. The opening hits with tart bergamot, dark sour plum, and a biting hint of geranium before diving headfirst into an intense patchouli leaf core. A crisp, thorny red rose hides behind heavy cellar soil and green stems, creating an aroma like walking through a rain-soaked garden after a storm. As it settles, warm amber, benzoin, and soft sandalwood round out the sharp edges into a smooth, shadowy skin scent. It is moody, unconventional, and grounded in raw botanical grit. Show less