Roses are White

To Buy or Not to Buy?

This is a cool weather fragrance, best suited for a night out or a casual weekend event where you want to make a statement. It's a bit too intense for close quarters or warmer weather. If you enjoy ultra-sweet rose scents, this could be a fun addition to your rotation, but be prepared for the candied sugar overload.

Olfactory Experience

Roses are White opens with a blast of candied rose petals and a fizzy pink peppercorn note. It’s immediately sweeter and less nuanced than what it imitates. The rose is the star here, but it leans almost gummy, like rose-flavored Turkish delight. Where the original has a soft, almost vegetal earthiness, this goes full candied floral. The raspberry bloom in the heart amps up the saccharine quality. As it dries down, the papyrus shows up, lending a slight paper-like quality, but it fights a losing battle against the cloying sweetness. The amber adds warmth but also contributes to a plasticky drydown that lingers for hours.

Longevity & Projection

Longevity is impressive; I got a solid 7-8 hours. Projection is moderate, extending about an arm's length for the first two hours, then settling closer to the skin. I wore this during a casual workday and found it a bit too loud for an office setting. I also tested it on a blustery, cool evening and it fared much better, cutting through the chill with its bold rose aroma.