Rose 31 Clones

"### Bottom Line This is a fragrance for the introspective individual. The one who appreciates the beauty of the rose, but isn't afraid to embrace its thorns. It's perfectly suited for cool autumn days or crisp spring mornings. Wear it to a quiet coffee shop, an art gallery, or any situation where you want to project an aura of understated confidence and thoughtful contemplation. This is not a fragrance for the attention-seeker, but rather for the wearer who finds solace in solitude. ### Scent Breakdown Eau Rose opens with a blast of photorealistic rose petals, dew-kissed and vibrant, but a cumin bomb lurks underneath. It's a fascinating, slightly unsettling juxtaposition, like finding a pristine rose garden in the middle of a bustling spice market. As it settles, the heart reveals a dry, woody backbone of cedar and vetiver. The rose persists, but becomes less dewy, more like dried potpourri. I detect a faint medicinal edge, similar to iodine. The drydown is a comforting blanket of musk and guaiac wood, but there's a lingering whisper of that initial cumin that refuses to dissipate entirely. ### How Long Does it Last? On my skin, Eau Rose lasts a respectable 6-7 hours. The projection is moderate; it creates a personal scent bubble that extends about an arm's length for the first few hours, then gradually fades into a skin scent. I wore it during a rainy afternoon walk and found it bloomed beautifully in the damp air."

"### Notes & Nuances Woody Rose opens with a surprisingly sharp rose, reminiscent of rosewater mixed with metallic saffron. The cumin is present but subdued, thankfully avoiding full-blown body odor territory; instead, it adds a touch of dusty warmth, like an antique spice cabinet. The heart blends rose with a dry, almost pencil-shaving cedar. The vetiver appears as more of a ghostly green whisper rather than earthy depth. In the base, the musk leans synthetic, a tad too clean, and the guaiac wood introduces a medicinal smokiness. The olibanum, though listed, is faint, lacking the resinous richness. It diverges from the original in its simplified structure, particularly the lack of deep amber nuances. ### Is it Worth It? If Woody Rose were a character, it would be the reserved, intellectual artist who prefers to observe from the sidelines. They wear simple, well-made clothing and possess a quiet confidence that doesn't need to shout to be noticed. This fragrance is for those who appreciate subtlety and introspection. ### Wear time & Sillage Longevity is moderate, clinging to the skin for about 5-6 hours. Projection initially extends about an arm's length, then quickly settles into a more intimate, skin scent after the first hour. I tested it during a mild spring day and found it suitable for both casual and professional settings, though it might struggle to make a significant statement in colder weather."

"### The Scent Profile Rose 31 by Fragrance World opens with a surprisingly green rose, like stems crushed underfoot in a humid greenhouse. The cumin pushes forward quickly, less the spice rack and more sweaty saddle leather. This isn’t your grandmother’s rose; it's decidedly unisex, almost challenging. The heart maintains the deconstructed rose, adding dry cedar shavings and a rooty, earthy vetiver that leans masculine. Where it veers furthest from its inspiration is in the drydown. The original's musk is replaced by something decidedly synthetic, a plasticky veil over a whisper of smoky guaiac wood. The olibanum is barely present, a fleeting impression of distant incense. ### Projection Power I get a solid 5-6 hours of wear with moderate projection. In the first hour, it projects about an arm's length, then settles closer to the skin. I wore it during a moderately active day of errands and found it held up well, though the synthetic drydown became more pronounced with heat. ### Conclusion If this scent were a character in a movie, it would be a brooding, enigmatic rancher in a neo-western. He’s handsome, but with a hidden darkness, a captivating danger lurking beneath the surface. There's a captivating aura, even with the scent's later unfortunate chemical edge."