Description
Rose, the queen of flowers, has been surrounded by legends for millennia. The Roman’s believed that the rose was created by the goddess Diana, who turned a beautiful nymph (Rhodanthe) into the flower so that she could escape amorous suitors (whom the goddess turned into the thorns!).
Cupid was also said to have bribed the god of silence with the Rose and thus the Romans painted the flowers on their dining room ceilings to remind guests not to repeat what was said at dinner – a custom ripe for revival!
Part of the Electimuss luxury niche perfume collection. Rhodanthe has a magnificent rose scent, constructed from a Bulgarian rose absolute of outstanding beauty, combined with the famously psychotropic Datura Lily or Moon Flower – a classic combination; both vibrant and ethereal, sensual but just out of reach. Spicy geranium and violets join the bouquet as the rose intensifies and blends into warm earthy patchouli, sandalwood and white musk. Rhodanthe was launched in 2014.
myh506Unlogrere – :
I concur with Gileshowe in most of what he says. Loads of sweet raspberry all the way through. I think I can smell citronella as well but its must be the grapefruit in combination with something else such as the bergamot! Its sweet, fruity, almost gourmand. A sweet vanilla, patchouli and amber drydown. There is not much oud at all. A very feminine fragrance.
tdp558Negeltzex – :
Absolutely stunning. From the very first moment it touches the skin this is just magic. The rose is astonishing, the Oudh just enough, there are green and spicy aspects that with the oud ground the scent enough to smell just fantastic on a man. Do I smell citronella in here? Normally I would find that revolting but everything compliments itself within this scent. Truly spectacular and at the same time cosy. A very happy fragrance, not mournful or melancholic in the least. This is the scent of the smiles strangers give a handsome man on the tube carrying a big bouquet of flowers that they know are to surprise his beloved. This is not dissimilar in fact to Almas by boadicea, my all time favourite perfume. I simply cannot withdraw my nose from my wrist!! I have a feeling I shall be giving in to temptation and buying a bottle, and I’ve decided that just 15 mins in to having emptied my sample phial. I wish now that I’d saved some for later.