Rose Seduction Secret

Final Thoughts

This scent is best suited for casual situations where a strong, uncompromising statement is not required. Perhaps an outdoor market during the autumn months, where the woody notes can blend with the environment. Definitely not a date night fragrance.

Scent Breakdown

Rose Seduction Secret opens with a startlingly synthetic saffron; more like saffron-flavored cough drops than the spice itself. The mandarin leaf attempts a green counterpoint, but falls flat, smelling instead like a crushed weed stem. Violet leaf is present, adding a metallic tang reminiscent of iron filings, and unfortunately overshadowing any potential floral nuance. The heart offers a whisper of peony, quickly consumed by a pervasive white suede accord. This suede is less velvety and more akin to the scent of new vinyl car seats. As it dries, the oud makes its presence known, but lacks depth. It's a linear oud, similar to cedar shavings soaked in a sugar solution. Ambroxan amplifies the woody notes, but unfortunately also introduces a disconcerting, almost salty marine note that wasn’t present initially. This diverges substantially from the inspiration, missing the creamy, almost lactonic, quality.

How Long Does it Last?

Longevity clocks in around 5 hours on skin. Projection is moderate for the first hour, extending to approximately an arm's length, then receding rapidly to a skin scent. Tested in an office environment; colleagues noted a "sweet, woody" aroma, but none identified a floral component.