Description
Armani launches new perfumes of the Privé collection in November 2010. The collection is named “La Collection des Mille et une Nuits,” inspired by the medieval Arabic tales from 1001 nights. These three new heute couture perfumes depict the exotic mystery of the Orient with its warm, spicy and woody notes on the subject of rose, oud and amber.
Armani Privé La Collection des Mille et une Nuits icludes three perfumes: Oud Royal, Ambre Orient and Rose d’Arabie. The fragrances are exclusively designed for the Middle East market and are made as imitations of their traditional perfumery and local ingredients.
Rose d’Arabie combines Damascus rose with patchouli, vanilla and Arab woods.
It is packed in a black glass bottle decorated with a golden stopper.
billytus12 – :
من اجمل واكمل واروع عطور العود والورد.. ارجو ان لا يفوتوا محبي الورد والعود هذه التحفه العطريه من ارماني
توليفه مخمليه ناعمه ساحره
قليل جدا اعطي عطرا تقييما كاملا
وهذا العطر يستحق
10/10
يشبه كثير عطر فلفت روز & عود من جو مالون
وهو جميل ايضا وبديل يستحق بكل جداره
Тихо мурлыкаю – :
Finally, a perfume that actually smells like its price tag… (not that I can actually afford these luxuries anyway), but at least you won’t smell it on anyone else… After years of swooning over this perfume every time I visited the department store, I took the dive and bought a full bottle.
It’s probably the only rosey perfume I have fallen for. It’s perfect – I wouldn’t change a thing. If I go out for dinner and want to make it more masculine I layer it with Armani Prive Royal Oud (decant! :-P).
Guasiabeaddet – :
Sophisticated Seduction…mature adults only!
I am not a big fan of rose fragrances but man o man I LOVE THIS FRAGRANCE!!!!!
As you may have guessed from my title to this review, this is not a dumb reach fragrance for everyday use. This is a fragrance is for special occasions only! An evening fragrance, perfect for a black-tie affair or a winter formal. This beautifully blended fragrance is EH-LAH-GHANT!!!
I recommend this fragrance for a man or woman over the age of 24 or 25. Even a mature young person may not be able to pull it off.
Every time I smell this fragrance there is a seductive dance happening in my nose! It’s literally a dance of alluring scents swaying to every note as this fragrant melody unfolds from my skin and into the air titillating the olfactory senses. From the moment I remove the cap and catch the first whiff I’m hooked! And as I inhale again and again more and more deeply something magical begins to happen. At first, I smell a beautiful crisp morning dew on fresh roses, followed by an interplay of a vanillic patchouli and soft unobtrusive amber like a faint somber melody lingering in the background and lastly orchestrating this delightful composition is an oud note that is magnificent and regal adding the perfect note to tie it all together!
This fragrance lasts a long time easily 6+ hours but the projection is only so-so, maybe because it’s winter time right now and the cold temperatures might be too much for this delightful dance of fragrance notes. I’ll check it again in the summer and see how it performs. As for compliments, I have not been to any events that would be appropriate for this fragrance as of this time but I’m sure they will come in droves when I do wear it in public.
The only derogatory comment I can make about this fragrance is that I think it may have been reformulated. The juice in my bottle is much clearer than the juice in the photo almost as if they used less amber in the newer batches. But still this is a beautifully blended fragrance and I will definitely buy more when the time comes and I would recommend this fragrance to any man or woman over the age of 24.
Maratello – :
I finally received my sample of this very hyped fragrance. The opening is very spicy kind of saffron, even though its not listed in the notes, might be from the patchouli, as for Oud it’s not super loud, in fact it’s very muted. to me it’s a saffron rose combo, very similar to jo malone velvet rose and oud.
sandra8012 – :
If you are still debating between this one and Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense, invest in this one. It is like comparing virgin olive oil with its extra virgin version.
Velvety smooth, ultra rich, balanced, dark rose/oud/patchouli combo, compatible like three musketeers. The scent developed like an aura around you. It does not wow you and then just quickly stay lingered. It is there with you from start to finish. The sweetness is also just right, not a tat more or less. If you have a passion for rose and oud, at least find a sample test for this one.
TRINITI-B678MS11 – :
It is a standard oriental rose oud combo. The rose is very pure, authentic and dominant.
However, there is no reason in my opinion to go for it while tons of much cheaper and similar scents are available from montale and mancera. The quality difference is negligible and the performance is even better such as Mancera black to black.
olegbond – :
I used to prefer Jo Malone’s Velvet Rose & Oud, but now I appreciate Rose d’Arabie’s mature sensuality more. Compared to Velvet R&O—so sweet and sticky you want to nibble your arms off, this one has a noticable Chanel-esque patchouli with its chic earthiness and a powdery vanilla that gives it a “pale” sense of sweetness. For some reason I associate this fragrance with the word “mothery,” but less sentimental and nurturing, more just someone you find comfort in and look up to.
OKCAHA87 – :
A very light, soft, elegant rose-oud scent. For the first few minutes it may seems pungent and strong, but after a while it turns into a perfume that is like a caress. Although it is considered unisex, I consider it very feminine because rose and vanilla are the notes that stay much more. Oud is present, but it hides a little. In any case, a masterpiece.
leshka – :
This is very lovely perfume. My favorite from the prive collection,Cuir Noir too is nice but not too strong. Rose D Arabie is definitely a head turner.If your a guy trying to make a long lasting impression,wear this perfume to a date or dinner. This perfume is special,it takes you back to your first trip to Dubai. I think words aren’t just enough to describe this heavenly scent. 10/10
instrumente – :
I’ve really been enjoying oud combos lately and when I smelled this off of someone I know, I knew I just had to have it. Perfect oud and rose blend in an Oud Ispahan kind of composition.
Edit: Oud Ispahan is rough around the edges with a certain boldness to its composition, Rose d’Arabie is on the other hand “fluently” serene with an almost velvety composition.
impombose – :
I just bought this and I love it! It is a perfect rose! The oud here is very very sexy. The longer it sits the better it gets. Stunning!
oll63 – :
It is an expensive perfume but worth it. I have been visiting the store for weeks now waiting until I have enough cash in the bank to splurge on this.
It is the smell of the Damascus Rose that is key. So many other perfumes are tuberose or rose hip. So many are overlaid with lemon and grass. This is a deep dark rose scent for the night. I love it.
This is literally the rose smell of my dreams and I can’t not buy it when the memory of the dream is just out of reach. It has an underlay of patchouli (dampness) and wood. These are just enough to imagine the rose blown into the house with a warm woody wind.
First spray is a little sweet – but don’t worry – it gets warmer, richer, darker and smoother.
11112222 – :
for people in the UK – recently bought New Look’s Petal Crush, which is a very very close match to this (and fraction of price)! 🙂
pxk710Negeltzex – :
Damascus rose with spicy oud and vanilla, not that much of a patch. Very feminine and not memorable at all.
Almost all my favourite fragrances are rose-based, I never get tired of them and Damascus rose is my favourite of all roses for it is moist, dark, antique, captivating quality. But…I do not get anything exciting in this fragrance at all. While you expect something better of the crowd, something more skilfully crafted – you get none of that.
Longevity is dreadful, developments is not happening, it stays flat on some woody base and you simply counting in your head how many more beautiful roses with oud you smelled/have/had by much MUCH better price. Frankly – I Am disappointed. I would expect something like that from regular designer stuff. For people who want good AND affordable rose/woods/oud combo, that delivers I recommend Habeitak by Swiss Arabian or even 24 Platinum ScentStory.
I think that amount of positive reviews here are due to self-hypnotizing effect from the beauty of the price/design of the bottle/name, not the quality of the juice. Partly it is happening, because people strongly down vote other people’s polite and honest opinions, that are different to their own.
Styepik – :
Armani at its finest but too feminine for me. A rose beast lacking just enough wood to make it masculine enough for my taste…. definitely get that vanilla in there & the projection & longevity is THROUGH THE ROOF! Not bad… my daughter will love it!
shtrauh – :
scent : 9/10
sillage : 9/10
longevity :9/10
100% night fragrance
great oud and sweet scent
reminds me of jo malone Velvet Rose & Oud with better longevity
Nurik_02 – :
A harmonious dark rose/oud combo with great performance.
The rose figures in strongly from opening through its lifespan, with the patchouli and oud as a heart.
The real deal happens in the drydown when that gourmand feel kicks in with amber and vanilla. Amber really brings the warmth in this composition. I think the drydown is what differentiates this from its other contemporaries.
Its sexy and almost smells edible just like a top class luxurious Rose fragrance should smell.
Great performance, lasts all day long, without been loud and could be very easily worn every day without overpowering everything in it’s way.
This is a classy, elegant, rich and delicious scent that will make people to turn heads. willing to hug you for longer!!!!
barsiki4 – :
This is where your fairytale begins…..Every day with this perfume is a different dream ,every season a different emotion and smell.It is exactly like a live rose that dances different kind of music depends on the enviroment season and temperature.That is a dark rose oudy perfume with hints of vanilla and patchouli that gives you the idea of luxury.It will lead you to a country far far away where one thousant and one night fairytales were made.In a country full of sand and sun.An arabian country full of Palaces,princes and princesses that fall in love for the first time.This perfume will never leave you alone and it will always be at your side like a memory that is fully etched at your life…..You have to try this perfume(journey) if you wanna smell the perfect rose perfume that will totally enchant you….
konuk – :
It is mainly a heavy Spicy rose(a saffron rose kind) with Oud. it is the kind of perfume that an Arabian-Gulf usually wears. It lasts for a long time with a wide projection. It leans on the rose side, however, I would like it better if the oud was stronger but generally it is a good perfume that I enjoy a lot.
ZARA ROSE EXILIR is an exact dupe with accepted projection and longevity with respect to its price tag.
zxzxzx – :
Is this really any different to any other rose/oudh combo out there? I mean, honestly, not really. That’s not a bad thing though, because this seems to do it better than most of them. Same thing, but better if that makes sense?
This is super heavy on the rose, though, and that’s what may set this one apart. The other ones love to make the oudh super prominent and this can have a very medicinal effect, rather than a woody one and this sort of balances it perfectly. Very similar to Majestic Rose, my favourite rose/ oudh scent, and I think I’d own both just because they make slightly different offerings. This one is a sort of fresh, green rose and Majestic Rose is a supple, burnt and jammy rose.
Very lovely and quite excellent longevity. Can really see the influences coming through for this one. Oud Ispahan can be a bit too medicinal, Rose Nacree can occasionally be too overwhelming… this one is a perfect medium for me
Denis69 – :
I apologize for my insolence but the truth,… when I smell this perfume on my wife, it is necessary to end the night with sex
I have a twin son now because of Armani’s versatility
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Lexacom – :
Fragrance -Armani Privé Rose d’Arabie
Bottle from – 2016
Rose d’Arabie is a romantic,seductive,elegant and sensual scent.Reminds me of a woman in love.I think it’s more feminine than masculine scent,but be that as it may,it is a beautiful and well-blended scent.
Longevity – 10/10(10+hours)
Silage/Projection – 8/10(nice projection for the first 3-4 hours,silage also exist)
Weather – best in autumn and winter
Versatility-10/10
Age – 23+
Compliments – 9/10
Scent – 9/10
Main notes according to me – rose,oud,vanille,patchouli,saffron.
The drydown is nice and i get some woodiness,sweetness and rose.
Emotions -sensual,passionate,seductive,romance,sexy.
Occasion -perfect for date,romantic evening,night out and more or less any ocasion.
Easy to get compliments with this one.Could be a great signature scent.
GeldTiebabe – :
Long lasting with moderate projection , for the price tag not a good deal , this fragrance is lovely but it seems diluted to my nose even if I bought my bottle from a perfumery when I tested it and I thought to myself wow I gotta have this now , I like my perfumes to be long lasting and with huge projection so that I can enjoy wearing them otherwise I can use nothing at all , it’s a 7/10 to me ..
AndreyUK – :
Vanillaic amber, I feel is of equal footing with the rose and oud. None truly dominate, but they blend so seemlessly with the supporting patchouli which creates an almost edible feel. I’ve been told more than once that I smell like Turkish Delights ‘in the best possible way’ while wearing this.
Aeks – :
@girlyscientist really! !! Thanks for the info regarding the Al Haramain oil I’m defo going to buy and test it i love armani prive Rose de arabie badly want a big bottle. Thanks for the alternative.
Evge№iy – :
I own this, Jo Malone Velvet, and TF Noir de Noir, no apologies. All similar, yes, and I would only advise to invest if you really, really love the Rose – Oud combination. I never thought of myself as a rose person, yet here I am. This scent was enough to absolutely convert me.
1,793E+12 – :
I previously compared this scent to Jo Malone’s Velvet Rose & Oud. However, I found one even closer and *much* cheaper. Armani Prive Rose d’Arabie compared side by side with Al Haramain’s Madinah (a $10 perfume oil you can pick up on Amazon) is striking. They are not *identical* but they are so close you have to look for the differences. Al Haramain’s is a touch sweeter where Armani’s has a deeper oud.
If you love this scent, as I do, but cannot justify the $210 price tag, give Madinah a shot. I do love the deeper oud note in Rose d’Arabie, but the differences between the two are *so* slight, that I would much rather spend that $200 extra on something else.
What’s that, Dad? No, I said I’d rather put it in my retirement account. That was my plan the whole time.
SHMUKLERRR – :
Very passionate scent, was born for winter and cold weather .. huddling close to a fire place, get this if you live in a cold country
miss kittin – :
Does anyone get any similarity between this and Noir de Noir?
gavrilenko_nikolay – :
If you’ve tried Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud and felt like it was nice… but wrong somehow, try this. I was torn between loving and hating the Jo Malone until the point where I thought that rose and oud might just not be a great match. Then I tried this. Oh my.
This is an evening scent. Not just a run of the mill date night, but something special. I would wear this to the Opera or an extravagant evening wedding. This smells dark, plush and very very sexy.
I thought I wanted a bright garden rose fragrance, but after getting my nose on this, I don’t think I could choose anything else.
ilissa72 – :
I bought three samples because I liked it so much. At first spray, I’m not wild about it. So much rose! But the drydown is what makes it worthwhile for me. The rose is muted and the spiciness is delicious. I can see where this would be a good unisex perfume if the men leave the house awhile after the initial rose phase softens. I don’t get any patchouli from this at all, but all the spiciness makes up for it.
Лиза – :
In love with this collection!
I like them all even its sounds really cheasy 🙂
LisaSilver – :
After months of obsessing about this perfume, I finally purchased it. I love rose fragrances, and for me, this is the king of them all. Rich, deep, syrupy oud and vanilla with a pure rose over the top. It is strong and bold and not for the faint of heart. There are moments when it has an almost phenolic quality, which I adore. If you are after a deep, dark rose perfume, this is it. Three sprays lasts me all day, though sillage does fade after a few hours (but as it starts off more potent than most, this is not an issue).
yurban707 – :
best vanilla rose combo
WarG0d – :
If a modern Arabian princess wore a perfume, then this would be it. It reminds me of a perfume called Bianca by Varzi, an artisan perfumer in Italy. Bianca lasts on my skin for longer than this commercial variety by Armani.
Semyonoff – :
Someone mentionned the rose is very plush in here.
I agree.
Is there not a violet note in this fragrance that adds powder to the rose?
Also, it is not listed, but my delighted nose seems to detect saffron.
I’m in rose heaven, dear friends…
owin5275 – :
Dam i so badly want this fragrance it’s beautiful I’ve sampled it a few times its a high quality beautiful fragrance. I’m going to treat myself soon with a big 250ml bottle i wish they’d price it a bit fairer like dior oud ispahan which becomes better value the bigger bottle you buy.
This is a beautiful rose oud combo doesn’t matter what culture city or part of the world your in this fragrance is so special.
moder87 – :
Amazing oud & rose. Very well done. Slightly more feminine. Very Arabic. I could swear I smelled the very same smell before. Another fragrance that smells exactly the same & way before Armani came up with Rose d’Arabie. However, this doesn’t take away from how amazing this perfume is.
& yet, the price remains. This marketing scheme by the perfume houses of releasing these Arabic-smelling perfumes & put the “Prive” tag on them just to sell them at double or triple the regular price is ridiculous.
Well, unless I find this smell, again, at a decent price, I’m not welling to shell $300 for this.
leshenkoivan – :
To those asking what the name of the dupe perfume oil is… I have no idea. I have the bottle at home and it doesn’t have a name on it. It is a plain bottle with an ornate plastic silver “cover” and was bought for around 25 dirhams at the Lulu supermarket behind Mall of the Emirates in Dubai sometime back in 2010! I wish I could be more specific but if you are in Dubai or Abu Dhabi you really do smell lots of perfumes like this all over the place.
мармон – :
This is the best rose oud combo a man can get ,very elegant very deep . Very good performance on both longevity and projection ,worth to have in a collection.Longevity is great and so is projection .
Rate overall:8/10
demon12 – :
@Hyperbluff try beautyspin, sometimes they have special offers and I’ve seen this as low as 140. Often around 175ish
mos1234 – :
This is a great rose+oud fragrance for those who are new to oud. It’s more rosy than oud-y (which is my preference). The rose note is center-stage in first hour, and it’s the most glorious damascus rose…sweet, crisp, dewy and in full bloom. Later on the oud sneaks in, never overpowering the rose but rather acting like a pulpit for Queen Rose to stand on. There is also a boozy/smoky nuance I detect at the base that adds a modern sensuality to the scent. I’ve been sampling alot of oud-y roses lately and I find this one very easy to wear. Very versatile, day or night, rain or shine, it would work anytime and anywhere. Another one I really like is Amouage Lyric (which is heavier). My only complaint is that for the price I would have expected this scent to last atleast 12 hours, instead I got 6-7 hours out of it. It does leave an AMAZING trail of scent though, not overpowering at all, just beautiful enough to make to you feel like royalty. I have a sample that I don’t want to run out soon, but when it does, this will probably end up being my most expensive perfume purchase.
ajgorss68 – :
@Deserterbeach what is the name of the oil you have? Thanks
thozyfumFoomo – :
Rose d’Arabie (what a name!) is a smooth, Western rose and oud combo. My impression is that the oud is very subdued in it, I mainly feel the rose.
I see it gets a lot of love on Fragrantica, which is understandable as it is very nice. I cannot stop but feeling that it is surrounded by a hyperbole in its reviews though. I would recommend trying before purchasing a full bottle, as hype can even charge negatively the first impression of a beautiful perfume.
Moderate longevity on my perfume absorbing skin.
n241091 – :
@ freedomlover – tried oud ispahan but honestly that smells a bit rough to me. Arabie smells velvety and blended.
vin dizel – :
Try oud ispahan if you want a rose and oud combination. It’s truly stunning.
firstkresh – :
I managed to buy this at 1/3 of its retail price from a person who received this as a gift but doesn’t want to use it. I would say that I’m pretty disappointed with this perfume. I expect something that would blow me away but it is nothing new, just a typical rose oud perfume. It is like Gucci Oud with a little more rose. Oud Royal is better.
seat – :
This perfume was the one that made me fall in love with fragrances and collecting scents in the first Place. Prior to this I had only worn the typical “Young” sweet, fruity florals, but when I smelled this at the Armani counter it was love at first sniff. It was way heavier than what I would usually wear, but devine.
It also started both my rose and patchouli obsession, because rose and patchouli are pretty much all I can smell with a hint of Woody notes. No vanilla tho.
I’m on my second 100 ml now and this has become a staple for me around fall and Winter. A Cold weather and night time fragrance for me at least. Not anything I would wear on a sweaty and hot summer day. It lasts very long on me. Have to get into the shower or wash my clothes before it disappears.
Vanycyncarith – :
those who say this ain’t nothing new and there are cheaper alternatives, please come forward and share… 🙂
vlad003 – :
WOW, just WOW.
I purchased a sample of this and Tom Fords Jasmin Rouge EdP and I decided to test the Jasmin Rouge 1st as it was the one I was so excited to try. I discovered that I liked it but didn’t feel that I had experienced anything out of the ordinary from it, although I love it immensely. Hence I have been waiting to write a review on it. However, today I have been wearing Armani Rose d’Arabie and i’m intoxicated !!!
I’ve applied it 3 times and on each initial burst, my senses are overwhelmed by the Damascus rose scented jammy,plumbiness of oud. It’s such a shock to my senses that I almost fear it will become cloying, but instead it becomes a soothing, deep sensation.
I don’t get the patchouli so much in this but I can sense the vanilla which lends to the sweetness, as well as the Arab woods which are on the fragrances periphery… There is definately a spice in there. A warm spice as opposed to a fresh spice and it comforts me like a incensed warm blanket.
I love it in the day and I find it puts me in a mysterious mood with dark lipstick to boot and I love it for winter, when I have had enough of citrus fragrances and it’s especially divine at night to lull me to a rose scented sleep.
Rose d’Arabie has become a firm favorite in a very short space of time and I don’t mind re-applying just to go on it’s journey, which consists of very few uncomplicated notes.
It will take me forever to save for my very own bottle but I can dream, cant I?
Rose d’Arabie…x
I adore you Rose d’Arabie
Antipov.M – :
I used to live in the Middle East and spent a lot of time in the various perfume shops – from the standard mall stores like Swiss Arabia, to the tiny perfume shops that sold and mixed hundreds of different oils. Buying perfume in this way was really cheap compared to main brands and you would have something pretty unique if you had them make up different blends. Perfume is such an integrated part of life there that the company I worked for had a building scent budget of £11000 per MONTH to keep the hallways smelling sweet. II used to have long chats with the guy who was employed solely to make sure this happened. He would source really good frankincense for me to burn on my old school pottery charcoal burner leading me to a lifelong fascination with the smell.
Anyhoo, the second I smelled Rose Arabie I recognised it – it’s the same as an oil blend I have. It really is so so close that you’d think the blend i have was a dupe – except I bought it before this Rose Arabie was launched. I’m not talking a custom blend either – you can buy this smell all over Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Oman.
Because of this it’s nothing new to me – rose and oud with some patchouli. It’s a nicely balanced perfume and the oud isn’t too strong (I’m not really an oud fan) but I cannot get round the fact it smells exactly like something I paid around £20 for, possibly in an Arabic supermarket (if my memory serves me well…)
Saneev_I – :
I expected more sophistication from this.
It lasted a long time, and by the end of the night I was happy to wash it off.
immrmarvin – :
An easy to wear rose/oud. (There are so many rose/ouds)!
It’s very light, suitable for daytime, it’s slightly salty animalic with a light touch of transparent rose and ambery vanilla into drydown, but not a sugary vanilla, it’s nice.
For those looking for a more distinct oud hit it’s probably too subtle, but very nice for those who are not sure they want the tarry edge of oud.
To compare with my favourite rose/oud – MKK’s Oud Silm Mood it’s far more light, less intriguing but great if you want subtelty. I wouldn’t tend to pay this much for something so light, but it depends on your budget!
step.don – :
Blind bought this solely based on reviews and oddly enough there aren’t that many reviews of this fume out there. $200, shipping included so I figured it was a “deal”
On my skin…
BLAST OF ROSE
This rose is very, very thick and syrupy, jammy and plush. There is a hint of synthetic in it as it doesn’t resemble a hyper-realistic rose. It resembles peppery rose jam getting warmed up in a microwave, or on a stovetop. The rose starts to unfold and spices start to come through. I smell a dash of pepper even though it is not listed. Oud starts to creep in once the jammy rose settles and brings with it a very heavy feel- but this isn’t suffocating or overly dark. It’s more of a soft, voluptuous heaviness that feels like a comforting blanket of scent. At one point I had a sudden urge to eat my wrist and at times I get whiffs of turkish delight but there is no doubt that this juice is high quality.
It lasts and lasts. Pure sophistication and richness.
“The Giorgio Armani Rose D’Arabie fragrance showcases the damask rose, an ingredient that, for Giorgio Armani, perfectly embodies confident sensuality. It echoes crimson and gold silk, radiant and iridescent, and its melody undulates with sensual curves.”
Sounds right.
giganetprox – :
This is a thick and heavy sweet rose. Right off the bat this smells like Andy Tauer rose flash. Smells very well blended and if one is a fan of rose, I say this is a must sample. It’s not a spicy rose. It’s sweet. Kind of resenious too, but extremely smoothe and well executed. I am going to pass on a full bottle as my rose fix is done with tauer and dsquared black potion, but then again, not one of my favorite notes. But what do you know, I get more complements when I wear rose than any other scent !
Easy on the trigger guys this is beast mode territory!!
DUBINA79 – :
Very well executed rose scent, one of the bests actually! I only dislike its perfromance, it lasts max 3 hours on me 🙁
I still think Oud Ispahan is the holy grail of rose/oud scents!
DycleBeemiace – :
This is LOVE in a bottle. LOVE in capital letters. And devotion too. Unforgettable, seductive, mind-blowing. Here I want the commercial saying ‘yes to the two of us’, because that’s the vibe I get from this amazing fragrance. Period.
magiurka – :
Rose D’Arabie is a beautiful and fantastic Oriental perfume. It’s an oud and what an oud. The agarwood is fragrant, spicy, strong, smoky, dark, sultry and gorgeous. It definitely smells like an Indian or Arabic perfume. I would not be surprised if this scent fills the air in hotels in Dubai. The rose here is dark and deeply nestled in patchouli. The vanilla is subtle and barely perceptible but I know it’s there, making everything last longer and just smell better. Sometimes strong oud scents can be overwhelming but not this one. It’s luxurious and sweet but potent. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you my good friend Charita in Mumbai for turning me on to this fragrance.
gevorg21665 – :
I used to not like rose scents but now I’ve totally fallen in love with them. What I discovered was that I’ve just been smelling cheap rose scents before.
But then I fell in love with the boozy West Side by Bond 9 and when I smelled this I immediately get the same vibe as with the Bond 9! Fresh red wine-ish dark red rose ! Fabulous.
This scent is boozy and woody. 80% red rose, 10% sweet oud & 10% boozyness.
Пилясова2010 – :
First thing I sensed was that Rose D’Arabie is very close to Francis K’s Oud Satin Mood.
Very Boozy and Sticky Sweet Rose, but a very rich rose, Deep Red in a swirl of strong sweet syrup. It smells like a timeless classic and in this I mean there is a certain maturity in the fragrance. However It doesn’t take me anywhere special, perhaps if I experience something memorable while wearing this it may remind me of that place or mood later.
At initial spray, The Oud takes a back seat, way back, probably 10 seats behind.The sweet-syrup rose remains linear on my skin for a good 2 hours and settles diplomatically with Oud and some other ingredients and remains linear for the next few hours. As I write this, I am a bit bored.
ruromi – :
Armani Prive’s Rose D’Arabie is the most mouth watering oud rose combo with a tangy blackcurrant bite.
Best in the Prive range.
myshvova – :
Where has this perfume been all my life? I feel this would have been the one fragrance that would have fit my personality right from my youth. It has that slightly mysterious, sensual – dare I say sexy – spiciness that hints of secret passion and love of history and magic and culture. Yet it is masterfully intertwined with the innocence and beauty, the delicacy and dreaminess of the rose. My other signature scent is Tom Ford’s Sahara Noir but that is for when I’m feeling fierce and bold, this is for when I’m feeling slightly more vulnerable, more introspective…
jetray1980 – :
Always check out the Armani line. I was expecting more from this one. It’s VERY sweet for a rose scent. Reminded me of strawberry ice cream topping after about an hour. Just not a complex as I would like it to be. If it was a Britney Spears fragrance called Fantasy Rose (Hey, I should patent that!) I could understand, but it’s Armani and costs a bomb, so I’m disappointed.
Rtz-Nik – :
wether u r male or female, spray Rose D’arabie and enjoy your time feeling it on you , and getting compliments from every one around you
mechta86 – :
A rose + oud combination are pretty much always included in an exclusive line of fragrances because those notes together almost always create such dark, strong, seductive scents. It is overwhelming to walk in to walk into a high end department store or perfume boutique and try to choose from all the options of this very overdone concept. However, with the addition of patchouli and vanilla, this Privé is almost chocolatey in decadence. This fragrance is velvety and rich. Vanilla note makes an otherwise potentially dusty dank fragrance smell quite sweet and almost a bit jammy.
I don’t live in an area that is a good market for expensive niche, so I don’t know how Rose d’Arabie stacks up against other rose/ouds but so far this is my fav