Participating in joint blog projects is always fun. 🙂 A big thank you to Ayala for inviting me to think about roses and name a dozen in any way I find them interesting.
I realized, roses feature as people, places and ideas in my mind – so here, in short order are those that managed that:
The Poison Rose – Paestum Rose by Eau d’Italie
I realized not everyone agrees with me on this one, but I still think of it as featuring thorns while you wear it.
The Seductive one – Lyric by Amouage
Sweet and seductive. If you are not careful, you might not even realize it’s a rose. Or that you are seduced.
Spending a day at the SPA? – Eau Egyptienne by Cinq Mondes
Easy to like and enjoy during the day where enjoyment and relaxation are the order of the day.
The sexy-contemplative rose – Costes by Costes
I’d say it’s sexy if worn by a contemplative man, I don’t think many would agree women are sexy when being contemplative. 😉 Or am I wrong? A great review by Suzanne.
Is that a siren coming out of the sea?! – Rosam by Histoires de Parfum
The strangeness that is this perfume can shortly be summed up by what a strange sight it would be seeing a siren.
The Prim British Rose – Mohur by Neela Vermeire
Rose-cheeked Miss drinking tea.
Can it be called a rose? – Jabu by Mona di Orio
Possibly not, but there is some rose in there and it deserves a mention for being a perfume evoking happiness.
Dark viney rose – Baie Rose by Le Labo
Hmm, a rose perfume for Batman perhaps?
Dangerously sexy and seductive – Worth Courtesan
I talked about it yesterday – if you want to get noticed, you need not look further. 🙂
Rose for dessert – Rose flavoured rahat loukhum
The most decadent non-chocolate sweet ever. Leaving a dusting of sugar on your fingers so you have to lick them as well.
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Tagged: amouage lyric woman, Baie Rose, Costes, Courtesan, Eau Egyptienne, Jabu, Mohur, Mona di Orio, Paestum Rose, perfume, rahat loukhum, Rose, Rose 31
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May I venture an addition (or two)?
The Restrained but Ravishing Rose: Saffron Rose by Grossmith
The Edwardian Antique Oriental Rose: Hammam Bouquet by Penhaligon’s
Both appropriate for gentlemen and ladies in this Dandy’s mind.
Yours ever
The Perfumed Dandy.
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Additions are always welcome! 🙂
Especially as I had the limit of twelve. And as I haven’t tried either, now I am intrigued.
Thank you!
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The Dandy should have clarified, I realise the Hammam was originally Victorian, but its heyday was surely in the last days of Empire…
Yours evermore
The Perfumed Dandy.
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A rose perfume for Batman 😀 Then even I might like it. Thanks for these particular dozen roses
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Couldn’t be helped – that was my first association. 😀
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Well, gosh, I hope women can still be sexy when they’re being contemplative, Ines. 😀
I enjoyed your list and think your description of Mohur is particularly fitting. Makes me want to wear some right now – maybe I’ll go track down my sample.
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Suzanne, you have a point. It’s just, I never feel sexy when I’m contemplative so that’s why I said it. I should seek a male perspective on that particular point. 😉
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Love your categories! Very engaging. 🙂
And congrats on the new venue, looks very promising indeed.
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Thank you E!
My list is a bit different than what I usually do, but that’s what came out of my fingers this time around. 🙂
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A rose perfume for Batman? Now I must seek out Baie Rose!!
XO,
T
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Now I’m wondering if anyone who smells it might think the same. Hope you let me know. 😉
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I love rose in perfumes – as long as it’s not heavily pared with agarwood 😉
I’ve discovered Paestum Rose thanks to you. It hasn’t become my favorite perfume but it’s a nice one to wear from time to time – thank you, Ines!
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Glad you liked something I reviewed. 🙂
Btw, I should warn you now, you shouldn’t try Rosam (there’s oud in there – and some strange sea note too – hence the siren).
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Not only you reviewed it – you sent me a large sample! 🙂
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Lol
I successfully forgot that. 😀
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Thank you so much for taking part in the Dozen Roses joint blogging fest!
I can’t believe there is nary one rose in your list that I’ve tried (not counting the rahat loukum!). So off should I go to source some of Jabu, for happiness in any form is most welcome, especially in the dreary month of February. I’ve got lots of homework to do 😉
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Dear Ayala, thank you very much for inviting me! 🙂 It’s been interesting thinking about roses, especially as it seems they’ve been a bit neglected lately.
And as I have a rather long list of things to try now, I’m glad I’m not the only one. 😉
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I love love LOVE Turkish Delight! It was an acquired taste…at first it seemed odd to be eating roses. Now it seems incredibly decadent.
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Katie, the thing I find strange is that I don’t really enjoy the sweet taste, I prefer much more the salty stuff, and delight falls into the extreme sweet category but I adore it.
Mmmmm… *imagining eating it*
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I got completely distracted when you mentioned Courtesan! I love it but haven’t worn in a while. Perfect for V-Day, for sure.
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Couldn’t agree more! 🙂 Especially if you have some seduction on your mind. 😉
I do think that perfume doesn’t get enough love though.
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Love these bite-sized reviews, especially the one of Mohur, hehe.
I would add my Valentine’s pick of Safran Troublant – sprightly, spicy rose?
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Thanks for the addition! 🙂 I need to find my decant of Safran Troublant and re-smell it. I keep missing out on that perfume.
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So many awesome perfumes made your list! It reminds me that I need to pull out that Rosam sample again 🙂
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Thanks. 🙂
I really like Rosam, I’m not sure when or where would I wear it though.
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