Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Vintage Perfume Sniffing in Lisbon: Nº5 and the Aldehydes

Art Books EventsVintage Perfume Sniffing in Lisbon: Nº5 and the Aldehydes

Vintage Perfume Sniffing in Lisbon: Nº5 and the Aldehydes

09/25/15 22:45:51 

www.Atrbazan.ir        The Perfume Master in iran

Being an avid vintage perfume collector, I sometimes feel a little alone with my fragrant babies, especially in a country with absolutely no perfume culture like Portugal. The stories and emotions enclosed in these bottles tend to accumulate, and not everyone is really interested in hearing them. Or so I thought. But the truth is that every time I start speaking about perfumes, especially vintages, most people do have something to say or questions to ask. That's the magic of perfume. I've seen my friend and perfume blogger Barbara Herman hold vintage perfume talks in the USA and so I felt inspired to do the same here in Lisbon and here's the result:
I chose the vintage shop A Outra Face da Lua as the location for my monthly Vintage Perfume Sniffings. This is the mecca of vintage in Lisbon and the owner, Carla Belchior, is the queen of vintage fashion in Portugal, besides being a good friend. Indeed, some of my precious findings came from her. Last Sunday, the first gathering took place and in between drinks and laughs I started telling the story of Chanel nº5and the olfactive family it started: the floral aldehydes.
“Old Lady!” - that's what everyone says when they smell the vintage aldehydes. Well, that's a common reaction for non-vintage lovers, but the fact is that 30 years from now all the fruity-florals will be granny scents to our grandsons. Isn't that ironic and funny?Chanel nº5 was created in 1921 by Ernest Beaux and it reflected the childhood of Coco Chanel. The convent of Aubazine, where she grew up and where she worked in the laundry room. The smell of cleanliness, with boiling orris root inside the metal containers where the sheets were washed... It's there in Chanel nº5. The sacred numbers, the rigid structure of Aubazine containing multiples of the number 5... That's there too, in the name. The flowers; not the soliflores of respectable women, and not the strong jasmine and tuberose that courtesans wore at the time... This is an abstract bouquet. And the base notes...the animalic smell of the sheets where her lover Boy Capel slept before he died in a car accident... That's there too, inside that bottle.
Chanel wanted her perfume to tell her story in symbols and she wanted it to be clean and sensual at the same time. It resulted in the most famous perfume in the whole world. These were the kind of stories we shared, but also how it was the perfume of our mother, our grandmother...the smell of our childhood and the impossibly chic style it still represents.
My bottle is a 1971 specimen and I also showed my audience the other great nº5,Eau de Cologne, discontinued in the 1980's. An ambery aldehyde, much more animalic and unusual for most people.
But there was a competitor, maybe even a copycat, emerging in 1927: L'Aimant by Coty. In fact, some say that Chanel nº5 was inspired by a previous perfume called Rallet nº1. And the fact is that Coty had bought the brand Rallet, including the formula of nº5's predecessor, so... Well, not all attendees thought that these were all that similar. In fact, my bottle is a “mist” version from the 1950's or 60's, rubber coated in bright pink. Did not convince my “sniffers”. By the way, I also brought the raw material for them to smell.
Interestingly enough, contrary to the common idea, Chanel nº5 was not the first perfume to use aldehydes. By the time it was created, another floral bouquet was enjoying a huge success: Quelques Fleurs by Houbigant (1912). And there were aldehydes in its composition. But the first of all to sport this chemical innovation wereFloramye and Rêve d'Or by L.T. Piver. I had a modern version of Rêve d'Or and it caused aaahs and ooohs of pleasure. I know for a fact that some guys were buying bottles the next day.
As we talked and shared ideas, I knew that this was a magical event and most people were fascinated by rediscovering all these smells from the past. Next in line wasArpège, a woodier version of the floral aldehyde. Launched in 1927, the same year asL'Aimant, Arpège is in the same family as Nº5 but less feminine and deeper in the base notes. Even though it is less animalic in composition, it is as sexy as Chanel's offering. For this one, I showed my audience a bottle I had bought in Paris, from the 1960's is my guess. I also gave them the opportunity to compare it to the modern version, which they thought was too 1980's. Some preferred it, some didn't. But I was happy to see that the chatting kept increasing.
I couldn't continue without mentioning L'Air du Temps, the classic from Nina Ricci, composed by Francis Fabron in 1948. This is the scent of post-war longing for freedom and happiness. A light carnation scent, very fresh and romantic, according to the wishes of the young ladies of that time. I showed a version from the 1960's that caused a gaze of wonder in most attendants. “The perfume of my mother”, “oh this smells so beautiful”, and other exclamations delighted me as I showed them a 1990's Lalique bottle and explained how I got it for just 3 euros from the local flea market. Finally, I presented a modern version and my audience wasn't impressed. Only one person liked it.
Moving to 1959, there it was, the masculine representative of the aldehydes, the classic Tabac. The barbershop smell of elegant gentlemen was a novelty for some, a memory of their parents for others. Aldehydes, carnation and lavender proved to be a timeless blend. This got my group really raving and I couldn't stop them. I didn't want to either;  I was so happy to see that I could awaken all these emotions and memories. I found myself giving directions to perfume shops that still sell bottles of Tabac. Actually, it is really easy to find and so affordable everywhere.
I had to speed things up, as two hours had passed, but I still wanted to show themMadame Rochas (1960), Hermès Caleche (1961) and Paco Rabanne's Calandre(1969), which surprisingly seemed quite modern to my croud. It's officially a chypre, but I wanted to close this session with Carven's Ma Griffe. It is al aldehydic too, and a very strange one because of the asafoetida and green notes.
Some perfumes were missing here, like YSL's Rive Gauche and others, but I just didn't have it in my collection. After a long session, some noses were tired but the conversations continued even after the shop was closed and the exchange of ideas continued on Facebook, because everyone was still on a “perfume high” after so many ideas and fragrances. I am happy and grateful to Carla Belchior and João Galiza for letting me do this in their shop, and also I want to thank all the friends that came by. Next month there will be another session and the star will be Dana's Tabu. “Un Parfum de Puta” is the title of the next Vintage Perfume Sniffing, on the 11th of October in still sunny and romantic Lisbon.
Pictures by Miguel Matos, Lisbon

The Body Shop Black Musk

New FragrancesThe Body Shop Black Musk

The Body Shop Black Musk

09/26/15 01:24:15 

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In October 2015, The Body Shop is launching its new fragranceBlack Musk, following the lines of White Musk from1981 and Red Musk from 2014. Black Musk is announced as the darkest and the most sensual of all the scents. It represents a contrast between light, sweet flavors and dark musk with oriental woods. The creation is signed by Cecile Matton and Ralf Schwieger.

The opening of the composition symbolizes desire with notes of sweet pear infused with pink pepper and bergamot. Intense aroma of heliotrope, which varies between marzipan and almond, is interspersed with ylang-ylang and aphrodisiac notes of licorice. Hot black vanilla, musk black, earthy patchouli, vetiver and chocolate end the composition.

 
Top notes: pear, pink pepper. bergamot
Heart: heliotrope, ylang-ylang, licorice
Base: black musk, black vanilla, patchouli, vetiver, chocolate
Black Musk is available as 60 ml Eau de Toilette, 50 ml Eau de Parfum and 20 mlPerfume Oil.

Gender Bender: Passion by Elizabeth Taylor (1987)

Gender BenderGender Bender: Passion by Elizabeth Taylor (1987)

Gender Bender: Passion by Elizabeth Taylor (1987)

09/27/15 00:02:01 

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Hello and welcome to “Gender Bender”, an exploration of aroma, gender and scented freedom. Though by no means do I personally prescribe to fragrance having a gender, sociocultural stereotypes about masculinity and femininity often prevail at the fragrance counters and are viewed as important distinctions for many fragrance fans. Join me as I explore some of my favorite 20th century masterpieces of perfumery in my quest to challenge marketing rhetoric and address the question, “How does fragrance transcend gender?”
Summary: Elizabeth Taylor’s first fragrance release is a surprising oriental chypre focused on moss, leather, incense and animalics. Though a number of classic florals are featured in the midnotes, the current formulation of Passion (for women) seems decidedly masculine in the face of the fruity-gourmand paradigm dominating current “female” perfumery.
Perfumer: N/A, please tell us in a comment below if you know.
Try this if you like: Incense, leather, patchouli or animalic scents; fragrances likePiguet’s BanditYSL KourosAlain Delon Iquitos, or Chanel Antaeus.
Pros & Cons: Incredible longevity and sillage, as well as an incredible price tag; animalic and aldehydic but well-balanced by florals and woods; a dry leather that feels more soft and sueded than rough and smoky. Passion is widely considered one of the first “celebrity fragrances” and history has it that Liz had a strong hand in the overall development. Due to its age and the number of times the label has changed hands, it’s not quite the same Passion it once was; the florals are considerably flatter and less creamy than I recall. While some wax poetic about the incense and somewhat gothic vibe of Passion, others offer “granny” and “bug spray”.
The men’s version, also still around, is far sweeter with more prominent vanilla and a heap of lavender, making it equally gender bending these days. Check out my review for Passion for Men here: http://www.fragrantica.com/news/Passion-for-Men-by-Elizabeth-Taylor-1989--5623.html.
Notes: “Top notes are aldehydes, artemisia, coriander, gardenia, bergamot, ylang-ylang and lily-of-the-valley; middle notes are honey, tuberose, sandalwood, patchouli, orris root, jasmine, heliotrope, cedar, rose and spicy notes; base notes are leather, musk, coconut, civet, vanilla, oakmoss, incense, sandalwood and cedar.”Fragrantica.com
Designer’s Description: NA
Number of times tested: 5+ over the last 2 weeks.
Number of sprays applied for this review: 1 spray to the back of hand from a new bottle I purchased online at a discount site (has the metallic plastic cap without gemstone; ca. 2015).
Fragrance strength: Eau de Toilette
Development: (Linear / Average/ Complex): Although aldehydes are listed in the top, this really isn’t an aldehydic fragrance in the style of Chanel #5 or L’Air du Temps, for example. The honeyed spices, oakmoss, leather and incense are immediately the focus of the fragrance suggesting a “dark fruit” vibe while the florals are barely perceptible (think “indolic jasmine”), much like the classic Balenciaga Rumba. As the fragrance settles, it maintains its herbal, chypre heart with wood, patchouli and musk taking center stage, and that’s about as complex as the current formula gets. I keep thinking how this could be the lovechild of Rabanne La Nuit andDior Poison (albeit with much subtler florals). I do recall the original being somewhat richer, creamier and revealing stronger white petals (gardenia and tuberose) in its midnotes.
Longevity: (Short / Average / Long-lasting) Wow! The current Passion has incredible longevity, 12+ hours and still perceptible after a shower.
Sillage: (A Little / Average / A Lot) Though Passion does relax after 2-3 hours, others still found it perceptible on me at the end of the day after using 3-4 sprays that morning.
Note about the packaging: Currently a transparent, purple, art deco style glass atomizer that delivers a generous amount of perfume accompanied by a gold, metallic, plastic cap and housed in a monochromatic purple paper box. Older versions sport a gold adornment in the middle of the bottle and a purple stone on the cap.
Where can I buy it? Found online for as little as $15 USD for a 75ml tester.
The Bottom Line: Elizabeth Taylor’s premiere fragrance is widely considered to be the first, major, celebrity fragrance. Though a handful of others arrived around the same time as Passion–e.g. Cher’s sadly discontinued and similarly gender bending powerhouse Uninhibited was launched within months of Passion, and Avon’sDeneuve arrived on counters just months prior - Liz was the first to fully capitalize on her name and firmly establish her place in scented history. Launched when I was in high school in the late 80’s, Passion was both in keeping with the “larger than life” hair, shoulder pads and fragrances of its time. However, thanks to samples I had hoarded from my teen years into adulthood, I always felt it had a decidedly vintage feel, as if it were a long lost PatouLanvin or Caron. It’s incredible to think that the far sweeter and gourmand Angel was unleashed just a few years later; the late 80’s were truly an exciting time for aromachemistry!
Having confounded the vanilla-rich Passion for Men with Taylor’s original aroma, I was incredibly curious to get reacquainted with the women’s scent. I was quite surprised to find it as dry and dark as it is and kept waiting for a punch of vanilla to sweeten things up. Not a chance. The moss, leather and civet are the standout stars here, even in today’s reformulation, and I can’t image that in a side by side test ofPassion and Dior Homme, for example, that anyone unfamiliar with the two would identify Passion as the “women’s” scent and Dior as the “men’s”. It’s really amazing how paradigms in aroma keep shifting!
I know how many people consider Passion to be Grandma’s scent, but if stereotypes and associations don’t concern you, gentleman readers, it will cost you only a small amount of money to experience an incredible aroma that is still quite successful today and surprisingly gender bending. For women who like their fragrances dark, skanky and rich, look no further than the purple powerhouse in the deco bottle!

Yves Saint Laurent Le Vestiaire des Parfums

New FragrancesYves Saint Laurent Le Vestiaire des Parfums

Yves Saint Laurent Le Vestiaire des Parfums

09/27/15 03:41:37 

www.Atrbazan.ir          The Perfume MAster in iran

In November 2015, Yves Saint Laurent presents its new collection of luxury fragrances Le Vestiaire des Parfums, which includes five new releases: CabanCaftanTuxedoSaharienne and Trench. The "perfume wardrobe" collection is inspired by the iconic pieces of Yves Saint Laurent clothing.


Caban is a sensual aroma of pink pepper, rose and tonka bean. Caftan is an oriental fragrance of incense, benzoin, galbanum and musk. It was created by perfumer Calice Becker.
Tuxedo is a bit masculine, elegant and dark with accords of patchouli and spices.Saharienne contains freshness of neroli, wild herbs and white musk. Trench is a scent of citruses, dry cedar and iris.
All the fragrances are unisex. They are available as 125 ml Eau de Parfum.

Bargain Fragrances: Close by GAP (2009)

Gender BenderBargain Fragrances: Close by GAP (2009)

Bargain Fragrances: Close by GAP (2009)

09/28/15 05:17:01 

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This is another in a series of bargain fragrance reviews, scents that may be found online or at discount stores for US $25 or less. 
Summary: One of Gap’s best fragrance launches echoes aroma trends of its time offering a dusky fresh floral over a light musky amber base with accents of almond and vanilla; now at an unbeatable price and widely available at online and brick and mortar discounters.
Perfumer: Marypierre Julien
Try this if you like: Almonds, vanilla; peony, freesia or jasmine; aquatics or clean skin scents.
Reminds me of: Clinique Simply, Yves Rocher Neonatura Breathe, SJP Lovely, Emporio Armani WhiteNina Ricci Premier JourGattinoni Couture.
Pros & Cons: Coming from someone who owns or has owned each of the scents listed above, Close is like the perfect amalgamation of all of them – an easy to wear, unobtrusive, fresh floral with one of those “your skin but better” vibes. The bottle is simple though rather mundane and the longevity and sillage are average at best; indeed, the name perfectly describes the sillage here. The price is pretty fantastic, however, and I find myself re-spraying with abandon just to get another fix of Close.
Notes: “It encompasses aromas of aquatic accords, salty citruses and fresh almond scents. A heart brings us white flowers, freesia, jasmine and heliotrope while a base features sandalwood, leather musk, vanilla and amber.” Fragrantica
Designer’s Description: N/A
Number of times tested: 10 times over the last 2 months.
Number of sprays applied for this review: 2 sprays to the back of my hand from a 100ml bottle I purchased online (ca. 2015).
Fragrance strength: Eau de Toilette
Development: (Linear / Average / Complex): Close is interesting in that the first few minutes are quite sharp and sweet, absolutely not what the rest of the wearing is about. I imagine this might be the result of the “salty citruses” listed in the composition; have patience with this one upon application. After the opening, the soft jasmine and the greenness of the freesia blossom on my skin, like fresh crushed leaves, while the vanilla, almond and heliotrope expand to cushion this floral accord. The drydown is a white musk and soft amber.
Longevity: (Short/ Average / Long-lasting) Close lasts about 3-4 hours on my skin and lingers longer on clothing.
Sillage: (A Little / Average / A Lot) As the name implies, Close is a soft scent for snuggling.
Note about the packaging: Much like the SJP Lovely bottle, looks like a raindrop but in translucent white with simple silver cap. The bottle is housed in a rectangular, transparent plastic box.
Where can I buy it? A 100ml EDT spray is as low as $20 USD, and a 50ml EDT spray is as low as $12 USD on online auction and discount sites.
The Bottom Line: GAP hasn’t exactly been known for its bath and beauty lines, but when they finally launched fragrances back in the 1990’s the aromas were met with an enthusiastic reception; the company was smart to avoid the typical named, gendered offerings and instead brought us scents like Dream, Om, Grass and Day, ostensibly genderless scents of simplicity and affordability. I think I owned all of them at one time or another, having always loved the white floral sweetness of Dream and the greenness of Grass.
Since the original launches I haven’t found a single scent worth mentioning. They’ve largely all been forgettable, uninspired copies of other mainstream aromas, or barely-there body sprays and mists akin to B&BW offerings. Even today I can’t say that there is anything worth noting, and don’t even get me started on the longevity issues with most of them. But Close is something different. I remember sniffing Close upon launch in an airport Gap store and finding it, simply, lovely. Understated, clean, slightly floral yet with gourmand undertones, I felt tempted to buy it. Knowing Gap, I figured I’d wait for a sale. Not having returned to a Gap store since that time, it’s been a long wait! I tend to sample my Gap scents during sniffathons at TJ Maxx and Marshalls, American discount stores.
Recently, I noticed a bottle of Close and decided to revisit it. So many other scents came to mind that the aroma was immediately familiar…so familiar that I decided a purchase would be redundant. However, while browsing Ebay I found a tester at deep discount and $12 later I’m addicted. Yes, it has the soft floral musk of SJP Lovely and vanilla accents of Nina Ricci Premier Jour along with the nutty, almond notes of Gattinoni and Clinique Simply. I love the verdant vibe wafting through the opening and the musky gourmand drydown. And since I don’t have access to any of these scents while staying with family this autumn in south Florida, Close fills a gap (pardon the pun) in my current scent wardrobe.
Have you tried Close? How do you feel about GAP fragrances in general? Can you recommend any of their other offerings as bargain buys? Tell us in a comment below!

The First Fragrance by KAJAL - Kajal Eau de Parfum

Fragrance ReviewsThe First Fragrance by KAJAL - Kajal Eau de Parfum

The First Fragrance by KAJAL - Kajal Eau de Parfum

09/28/15 05:44:01 

www.Atrbazan.ir        The Perfume Master in iran

During all these years that I have been writing about fragrances, I have tried to be objective and to convey the most accurate information that will mean something to the reader and customer. However, there are several fragrances for which I could not hide my infatuation and I wrote about them in superlatives, just for my soul. Among them are Xerjoff Casamorati 1888 Bouquet IdealePineider Orchidea RealeIsabey GardeniaDior DuneDior Dolce Vita for which I believe that they became a part of me during the years, that they convey my style perfectly and trigger my deepest emotions. With all of them it was ‘love at first smell’, infatuation from the first drop. I have known about the house of Kajal for about a year and I heard excellent critiques, but on my recent travel to Paris expo I had the opportunity to test the perfume for the first time.Kajal is a truly fantastic creation!
The first fragrance was named Kajal, after the brand, inspired by Arabic wordKHAJAL - "the shy modesty that a woman may feel when she is recognized for her beauty". Her "kajal" seduces–as explained from the house, "She gets what she wants. She is in control". In India culture kajal also means KOHL – eye make-up that women have traditionally worn ever since the age of the pharaohs in Egypt. 
In my opinion, Kajal Eau de Parfum fits into several categories: niche - because it belongs to small private collections that want to provide customers with excellent quality and a part of their sensibility; and lux perfumery - because the ingredients used for the composition are the highest quality while the composition can be described as a kind of mainstream version of the classics from the 80s and 90s (which can rarely be surpassed by any new edition, in my opinion). This fragrance is not a replica of the fragrances from those periods but contains all the best that characterized them: specific style, excellent ingredients, a union of notes, extreme radiance and strength of the fragrance. Kajal Eau de Parfum is the embodiment of femininity and her beauty; its aura crowns a woman’s beauty while giving her additional strength and subtle seduction, neither aggressive nor improper. The composition is compact and rich: The ingredients are perfectly balanced and radiate with positive energy. The experience is like enjoying some of the finest classic fragrance compositions, not trying to detect each note but appreciating wholeness and harmony. 
The same way Kajal creates a gorgeous, fruity-floral-musky-woody blend in which no particular note stands out, there is also nothing here that bothers, repulses or complicates. Kajal's philosophy is simplicity; to create a high quality fragrance for women is the essence of its beauty and magnificence. 

KAJAL EAU DE PARFUM
 



perfumer: Christian Carbonnel

top notes:
mandarina, Amalfi lemon, Calabrian bergamot

heart notes:
Turkey rose, orris

base notes:
musk, amber, Mysore sandalwood, Madagascar vanilla, tonka bean

Official ingredients published by the house of Kajal are: Amalfi lemon, Calabian bergamot, mandarin, Turkish rose, orris, musk, amber, tonka, Madagascar vanilla, and Mysore sandalwood. In a few words, fruity and juicy mandarin is predominant at the opening, offering a sunny character. Flowers are gently powdery, intoxicating and very elegant. Creamy notes and softness originate from woods, sexy musk, and the discrete warmth of tonka and vanilla. As the fragrance develops, citruses glitter and provide irresistible freshness to the composition. An appropriate description would be that Kajal seems "sun-bathed". Everything is in full harmony and all notes appear together. Even though it was developed for the Middle Eastern perfume market, do not expect a traditional, oriental fragrance! This is the Orient in the finest and most feminine way, subtle beauty with a French signature. 

PHOTOS FROM PARIS PARFUMES RARES EXPO IN PARIS
 

The flacon of the fragrance is transparent and framed in thick glass. The body of the bottle is decorated with a silver name plate while the crown is an eight-angle stopper inspired by geometric motifs which have been used by Islamic artists and designers for ages and can be seen on almost any surface, from floors, walls, ceiling beams, lamps to book covers and other materials. This geometric shape repeats on the outer carton of Kajal in silver and bluish-purple color, creating an oriental motif. The fragrance can be purchased as a 100ml Eau de Parfum priced at 185 eur; according to the house it is currently available for purchase throughout the Middle East. We can expect more info by Kajal regarding availability of the fragrance and stores where it can be purchased in the coming months. 
Kajal is launching two new fragrances, Kajal Dahab for women and Kajal Homme for men, which I will cover in a separate article soon.

Rochas Secret de Rochas Rose Intense

New FragrancesRochas Secret de Rochas Rose Intense

Rochas Secret de Rochas Rose Intense

09/29/15 02:11:57

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"The Parisian rose garden secret, this authentic jewel we own."
MARCEL ROCHAS
The new chapter of the modern fragrance history of the house of Rochas started withSecret de Rochas fragrance in 2013, almost 70 years after the introduction of the first perfume of this house. Secret was created by in-house perfumer Jean-Michel DuriezSecret de Rochas Oud Mystère was launched in 2014, and in 2015 we have a new edition called Secret de Rochas Rose Intense.
According to Jean-Michel DuriezSecret de Rochas Rose Intense highlights sensuality of a woman and offers new insight into her indefinable allure, inspired by Parisian joie de vivre and audacity. "I wanted to create a boudoir atmosphere for this fragrance.  A woman’s boudoir is the one private room that is all her own, a place where she keeps all her secrets – fragrance, beauty and otherwise. It offers the perfect inspiration for Secret de Rochas Rose Intense as this special place is the quintessence of female sensuality and mystique.”
Jean-Michel continued, “I thought it could be quite interesting to touch upon a new and unexplored side of a woman’s beauty secrets– those things she might hesitate to reveal.  In keeping with the storied tradition of Rochas fragrance, Secret de Rochas Rose Intense is also inspired by the audacious and illusive Parisienne, but in a different, more sensual way.”


The main note of the composition is May rose. “This special rose is indeed different than other roses; it has a fresher, more natural scent. The flower is a little bit fragile, but the elegant and delicate scent is unique in the world of perfumery”, said the perfumer. It is mixed with fruity accords of passion fruit and peach on the top. Red rose, rose leaf, osmanthus and a secret ingredient form the heart of the perfume. Amber, moss, patchouli and musk notes complete the base.
Top: Rose de Mai, Passion Fruit, Peach
Heart: Red Rose notes, Rose Leaf notes, Osmanthus, Secret Ingredient
Base: Amber, Moss Accord, Patchouli, Musky Notes
Secret de Rochas Rose Intense shares the distinctive packaging of the original.  While the keyhole-shaped bottle remains the same, the round, hand-made coffret, is given a rose hue evoking the vibrant shade of the rose de Mai.  The juice is an intense rose color as well. The fragrance is available as 100 ml Eau de Parfum.

Via: press release