Description
Aerin Lauder, Estee Lauder’s granddaughter, founded her lifestyle brand in 2011 and has since been popular for her cosmetics, home items, jewelry and purses. The house is expanding their offer to include perfumes and is launching five of them in 2013. – Gardenia Rattan, Amber Musk, Lilac Path, Ikat Jasmine, and Evening Rose will launch in November. The creator wanted to provide a scent for each mood and time of year.
All fragrances were developed with assistance by Firmenich perfumers. The collection was inspired by fabrics that Aerin uses in her creations. Even the outer boxes feature fabric designs from Lauder’s line. Each bottle is crowned with a differently colored stone that incorporates the color of one of the ingredients in the perfume — green for Gardenia Rattan, pale brown for Amber Musk, pink for Lilac Path, white for Ikat Jasmine and purple for Evening Rose.
Evening Rose is a feminine day-to-night fragrance. Fragrant notes incorporate juicy blackberry, rich cognac combined with voluptuous rose centifolia and Bulgarian rose absolute and incense. Perfume hides in a packaging with “Hither” pattern, which was adapted from an English Jacobean hand-blocked linen from the Lee Jofa archive, dating back to the early 20th century.
The fragrances arrive on the market in November 2013 and will be available for purchas as 50 ml eau de parfum spray.
greklondon – :
SPRITZ, SPRITZ.
What was that?
Oh, that was a bottle of your mother’s favourite rose perfume. You don’t often wear such bold scents, but tonight’s masquerade ball, taking place in the Goblin King’s dance scene from ‘Labyrinth’, is a special occasion.
SPRITZ, SPRITZ.
Oh, dear. It’s a bit more pungent than you were expecting. A little too chemical.
But oh, there you go. Given a bit of time to mellow down, AERIN’s Evening Rose appears to be in full bloom.
Like a fully-furbished victorian dollhouse belonging to a young girl named Emily Swan Pearl Vanderchuck the 3rd, Evening Rose is a carefully constructed, three-dimensional projection of demure, old-world class and just a hint of mischevious fun.
Think Julie Andrews from the ‘Princess Diaries’ series.
The ever-enduring familiar scent of Red Velvet Rose holds hands with a velvety dust of sweet incense smoke.
Excellent projection; forms an assertive and straightforward aura that says “I know what I’m doing, kindly step out of the way”.
gjonesg – :
Oh i would forget to say, this is one of very few scents that incense note doesn’t bother me.
In most scents i can’t stand incense.
olyy – :
Incredible rose, a real Evening one, the name tells a lot about it. Mature with some alcohol note, an elegant yet easy to wear. NOT FOR EVERYONE. For rose lovers yes.
Great perfume.Do not overspray.
911-masters – :
At first , I smell the bottle , not too bad, light and flowy, but then I spray it on my hand, and BAM! A whoosh of a wood and “old palace” smell. Then it settles down to a rose. Great perfume. I Recommend
fanelu – :
This smells amazing, somewhat close to Montale’s roses musk, but a bit heavier. Such an exquisite scent!
marat – :
Evening Rose is one of those fragrances which elegant women in expensive department stores, like Selfridges, wear. That’s what comes to my mind. It opens with a rich rose and woody notes, which almost reminds me of oud. Then, it follows with incense that isn’t too overpowering, salty musk and cognac. Blueberry takes a little bit of the sweetness away and gives a slight winy aroma. Overall, it’s a beautiful fragrance but Amber Musk is still my favorite from Aerin.
shamanas777 – :
I collect rose scents, and , this is as far as it can be from a fresh rose. It is a Bulgarian rose, mixed with a woody aroma that almost goes into Aoud territory without quite reaching it. It stays sweet from the beginning til the end, without being gourmand, most likely because of the booze . The blackberries aren’t my favourite note here, as ithey give a mild grapey impression. The drydown is less rose and more woods Once again I am reminded of some honeyed Aoud, nothing medicinal. Overall classy, sensual, warm and not too rosey. I actually wish it had more roses. Better for evening , nights, fall and winter.
The bottle and packaging are beautiful , although I was expecting a more natural looking stone …. is this supposed to be amethyst?
The silage is quite low, lasting power average to good. Price ? Crazy . To be precise, $175+tax on the website. I bought because I own the Chevrefeuille Honeysuckle ( blue stone cap ) which is gorgeous and naturally I wanted the rose too. I would like to have all of them, but most likely I won’t buy them if I don’t find them discounted . They are too expensive and while the quality is obvious, I want more silage for such big money .
Try before you buy, this is not a typical rose . And it is too light even for me,
darsy – :
I’m starting to see the purity of the whole Aerin line. This rose is so clean and fresh. It almost doesn’t smell like perfume. It reminds me of a stronger version of 100% Bulgarian rose water.
Evdokim82 – :
Really alluring jammy rose! Evening Rose is about having a glass of wine at the table next to a vase with faded roses. It’s very soft spoken, feminine and has a nostalgic feeling to it.
Unlike Serge Lutens rose perfumes, this one is more complex and has depth. If only it had a better longevity…
Queewlymymn – :
This is very unappealing to me. A musty, old rose combined with some horrible pairing choices such as cognac and black pepper. It’s gross. And it makes me cough on application.
There are some great fresh, dewy, sweet roses out there – this isn’t one of them.
bosikb – :
I looooooooove this. I love the cognac note in Tom Ford’s Champaca, but the rest of it is overwhelming. The cognac in this smells just like it, plus a waft of fruit and rosy incense. More than anything else its rose, cognac, and incense – perfect. Perfect for evenings out in cold weather. This isn’t a straight rose scent, nor is it overwhelmingly incense, or old-feeling as many roses can be. I love Aerin’s Lilac, altho that one doesn’t seem to last nearly as long as this – I tested on my hand 4 hours ago, have cooked and washed my hands and can still smell it with my nose to my hand even though the sillage wasn’t overwhelming in the first place. So – great quality, and it seems like this scent is highly dependent on one’s nose and skin chemestry, but the notes are 100% accurate on me. Elegant scent for date nights in the fall/winter.
amerikangirl – :
This was probably one of the biggest disappointments I have ever had…
While I was on the quest to find alternatives and similar scents to BBW’s PS I Love You, Aerin’s Evening Rose popped up a couple of times with users commenting about its similarities.
Because this is so hard to find, I had to wait a good one year to eventually try this out. Throughout this one year I was living in anticipation of how good this will be (due to its similarity with PS ILY).
The moment I tried it, I knew that is nothing like I had expected. No smoky rose, no incensed rose, no dusty rose.
All I got was a bright fruity rose that could be the product of any bath and soap company.
All fruits and a hint of rose, no smoke or incense!
Leach – :
Very beautiful rose scent. Well balanced and romantic. Only shame it is so hard to find.
tanya09275 – :
She’s a tall dark-eyed stranger walking in from the smoky street late at night. She’s mysterious, she’s classy and elegant, cognac and roses so dark they look black in this dimly lit bar.
The incense gives the rose a dark and brooding quality, and the boozy notes make it feel grown-up without being a musty grandma’s bathroom rose.
This is by far my favorite in this series.
bel826speagoessenda – :
Disliked in winter. Now it’s summer, wore
her in the pouring rain (I got caught), and
Verdict is: EXQUISITE! Such a Stunner.
pisunanet – :
I just got to test this in Bloomingdale’s. It is beautiful. Definitely a nighttime rose scent. But as I smelled the test strip, I kept thinking it reminded me of something I’ve smelled before. Then it hit me – it smells almost identical to Bath & Body Works P.S. I Love You eau de toilette (not the body spray version). I was actually thrilled because I own 2 bottles of P.S. I Love You so I saved myself a hunk of change by not needing to buy this. I sampled several other Aerin scents and each smelled very pretty. But none really stood out for me that warranted its price tag. Ikat Jasmine was the one I liked the most.
demitrius – :
Finally another perfume I love!!. I am extremely picky when it comes to fragrance. The only perfume I’ve worn for 7 years is Chanel No. 19. I have searched high and low for something else I love so I can switch it up and never had any success before finding Evening Rose. I’m terrible at describing perfume but to me this reads as rose, incense and has a nice sweet powdery smell to it. It’s very pleasant. I am allergic to perfume on my skin so I use one single spray on my clothes and that’s plenty to last all day. Truly gorgeous perfume!
berimor – :
This clinches it; I love berry/rose combinations. Evening Rose starts out with a very strong rose scent, which almost turned me off. A few minutes later, a dusty, old scent came through that almost made me scrub it. But then, a cloud of sweet berries enveloped me and made me very happy. The rose softened and blended with the berries and a hint of cognac rounded it all out. The incense came later and deepened the scent. I spritzed it on around bedtime and I could still smell it on my wrist the next morning. Very lovely scent for chilly winter nights.
Raf02 – :
Review during WINTER-
LOVE the scent from the bottle, as
well as the opening spray. BLAST
of heaven right there. *Exceeding*
mY expectations. And so I *spray*
then…
dies down to something I find objectionable –
embarrassing even
…that is to say…
I wouldn’t want to be caught
smelling like this…
like a man almost
…but then settles into something Quite lovely…
enticing me to spray s’more
…and so the cycle begins.
…Peace…
Lomieagenna – :
I sense a dirty old-fashioned rose scent. Some incense too. Reminds me of Serge Lutens rose scents, which I also didn’t like.
I am not a big fan of rose, but sometimes there are good ones. This one is not one of them.
The product itself seems to be a good quality, just not the kind I would like.
It’s too dusty old-fashioned smelling for me to like it.
bzx670bedyWelty – :
‘Jammy boozy incense’ gone very wrong. I applied a small spritz, and the first impression wasn’t unpleasant–rich warm slightly floral berries. However cloying smokey booze quickly took over. I kept this on for about 90 minutes, hoping the incense and cognac would let up a little and let some rose shine through. It just kept getting stonger and stronger. I could tell there was some floral lurking under the other notes but I never got even a glimmer of rose. After I gave up and washed it off, it still was strong. Tried eye-make remover which, weirdly enough, usually gets rid of stubborn fragrances, and suddenly I got eau de ashtray. Luckily the stale smoke smell has abated a bit, but three hours later I can still smell jammy booze and am really looking forward to a shower. Great sillage and longevity. Why can’t the fragrances that work for me be this persistent?
кирилл егоров – :
I was testing this again and I had deja-vu. Then I remembered what it was – Tom Ford’s Cafe Rose! They are similar, except this is missing that coffee note that TF has. Otherwise they are somewhat similar. This has incense too. I like it, it’s interesting.
Tatsy92746 – :
A wonderfully jammy rose that settles into a smoky, womanly rose that’s not too loud, I’m a fan of incense fragrances but it doe’s not take over the whole perfume, the rose remains the dominant note.This is not your grandma’s rose talc type rose, very modern edge to it.I blind bought this on recommendations from fellow fragrantica members and very glad I did.The bottle is also lovely and I was very impressed with Estee Lauder’s service,prompt and samples galore.This has become one of my top rose fragrances.
halo 464 – :
This is a sour rose to my nose, although i might be a little preconceived.
I must say i love Aerin’s Lilac Path so much, that none of the other fragrances in the line can win from it, when i’m wearing Lilac on one wrist and another one on my other..
Although i am unable to detect the berries, i assume it’s this note that makes Evening Rose smell slightly sour.
It’s not bad, but to me the price tag is not justifiable. I wish the cognac and especially the insence would be stronger
This Rose has an enormous staying power however; having sprayed it in late afternoon, i can still smell it on my wrist after a night’s sleep!
LEGIONER007 – :
Evening Rose is beautiful!
Nothing complicated here, but very appealing!
Velvety rose with fruity blackberry notes is what I smell mainly from top to dry-down. First few minutes I only detect the slightest hint of spice from the boozy cognac. This really doesn’t stay for long though. The cognac seems to remain barely a whisper in the background, while incense takes it place to support this velvety rose and fruity blackberry.
I get about 6 hours noticeable longevity after which it will still remain, being a skinscent…
♥♥♥♥♥
maximal10 – :
I try not to read about the notes. I want to smell it on me to just decide if I like it or not. I will research it later. To me isn’t as much a rose scent; I don’t find it sweet or fruity – it’s just sexy but elegant. I know, I know, that’s a useless description! I just know my husband likes it and he rarely likes ones I also like. He likes super heavy like Chanel Coco and Lancome Poeme. This is not a heavy scent but it does wrap itself around you and envelop you in an unusual, expensive smelling scent. I think more little black dress than I do sneakers and cut-off shorts (although you can wear it any darned way you want to).
I purchased a sample size (.07 oz, 2ml) after reading about it somewhere. To me, it does smell expensive (probably because it is, smile) but one thing I hate is smelling like everyone else out there so at $110 for 1.7 oz, few people I know will indulge. People also mentioned they didn’t believe it lasted long so by having the sample size, I can toss it into my purse and respray anytime I want, too! And, of course, the old die-hard “use unscented lotion first, then spray and the scent will last longer” is a good rule to follow. It really is a lush scent that, to me, will set you apart from the pack!
Екатерина Антонова – :
Aerin Evening Rose…someone directed me to Aerin Fragrances because I recently decided I LOVE rose fragrance when well-blended or grounded with darker scents and notes. Unlike it’s relative “Rose De Grasse,” which is actually a quite nice, linear rose soliflore, Evening Rose is extremely different from almost anything I’ve ever tried but a fragrance I do not like at all.
Evening Rose opens with a definite blast of discernible jammy blackberry booze…sweet blackberry cognac, as listed in opening notes. Like Rose De Grasse, Evening Rose is not a complex fragrance but a very straightforward EDP with clearly identifiable phases and notes.
The mid phase is rose, rose and more rose; however this fragrance is not harsh, loud or shrill in any way, as many rose fragrances tend to be. If anything, this fragrance smells “absent” because I can hardly detect I am wearing it and neither can anyone around me.
Honestly, I find the mid-notes of Bulgarian rose (or any rose for that matter) hard to detect. And when I do sense wafts of rose, I smell older, weak and rather nondescript blossoms that frankly smell past their prime.
And I love incense fragrance when well-blended with other notes. But sadly, I detect no incense or smoke in the dry-down (hours following the initial application). To me, Evening Rose wilts into a barely detectable, powdery & sour floral-musk fragrance of “I cannot tell what it is I am wearing and what I do detect is not pleasant.” Close to the skin, the scent is unbearable…a scrubber!
Silage is poor; longevity is fair. Was hoping this might be an affordable alternative to my other beloved fragrances, something I could enjoy and afford to wear every day…
On a bright note, while waiting for this generous sample of Evening Rose to arrive, I decidedly purchased 100 ml bottle of Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady-YES!
While I like Rose De Grasse a lot, Evening Rose is a pass. Evening Rose is totally forgettable and I am extremely disappointed.
saniokck – :
When my beloved Yves Rocher Rose Absolue was discontinued, I didn’t think I would ever find a replacement. During a trip to Sephora, one of the sales ladies suggested I try this new line from Aerin Lauder. Naturally, I reached for the bottled labelled “rose.” I have to say, I think this is a beautiful fragrance. This is a lush rose, a warm rose, a rose in all its glory as it should be. This rose is feminine, yet sultry, poised and polished, yet comfortable. The only issue with this fragrance, on a personal level, is the longevity. The bottle is gorgeous, the lid is impeccable, and the fragrance inside is a dream. A beautiful rose from a beautiful woman.
moro-35-rus – :
Smells like incense, potpourri and then smoke and rose. I got a sample and put in on my wrists. …then decided to sniff my Stella by Stella McCartney…it has worked some magic and I can’t smell Stella at all…it has taken over all my sense of smell!!!
It’s an ok perfume…but I appreciate my Stella even more now!
glebushka – :
I have a sample of this one given me from Sephora.It somehow reminds me of Issey Miaki the red round bottle from 90th. It is good, soft, lady-like smell.
pkt – :
Rose jam anyone? Rather too sweet for my taste but I’m sure its a pleaser for many. Opens with soft Bulgarian rose, sweetened & drowned in boozy, sugary black fruits – I don’t get any spice & certainly no smokey incense? The name Evening Rose is a bit misleading however – Day Rose would be more appropriate due to the low sillage (so low that theres no risk of offending sensitive noses). The longevity is quite good & as soft as the scent is, it does linger on the skin for several hrs. I agree with other reviews that this is similar to Yves Rocher Rose Absolue – Evening Rose is much softer & less teeth grindingly sweet but considering that you can pick up Rose Absolue for less than £30 then I would plump for Rose Absolue every time – better sillage & longevity for your money (once you can get over the super sweet jammy opening). I do have to say though, that the bottle & packaging for Evening Rose is delightful – still not enough to make me want to splurge on a full bottle though…..
pxu742JeomiWogkig – :
Beautiful bottle but holy moly – so expensive! And it only comes in 50ml bottle. Did not deter me from trying though. The rose is beautifully rounded and smoky with the incense and cognac. I don’t usually like blackberry notes in perfume but I could not detect it here or else the incense is dominating my sense of smell. Someone mentioned Tom Ford and I agree – it is reminiscent of his style although this would be an office version (does not knock anyone down with its sillage). I would buy a bottle for a lower price.
One spray on me:
Sillage: about a foot
Longevity: four hours then nose-to-wrist
Rating: 3/5
sergeizontov – :
EVENING ROSE is my jammy boozy incense rose holy grail!! For the type of rose scent I like this is out and out perfection! Intoxicating, rich, moist, deep dark fruity boozy incense rose. I am absolutely in love with Evening Rose!!!! One of the best jammy dark rose fragrances I have ever smelled. The ONLY thing is I just wished it lasted a little longer. But that’s okay, I love it enough to spray hourly if needed. By FAR, the stand out winner from the Aerin line. Fantastic!!!!
jumbx – :
This isn’t a simple rose water scent, this is a rich, boozy rose scent, I think if I were a fan of rose perfumes, I would like it a lot! It is really an evening rose scent, a bit mysterious, very feminine, bewitching almost…
A bit like Stella Absolue..although it isn’t a dark red wine rose. More a velvety red rose.
torrentinno – :
The name is perfect for this lovely fragrance. This isn’t a breezy, dewy, daytime rose, this is dark and mysterious and still ultra feminine.
art_is – :
Subtle incensey rose turns into thick jammy goodness in the drydown. worthy of a full bottle? not for $110 but it’s worth a testing…
Aeronia – :
Based on the reviews here (and many thanks to NoireFox, you do a fab, clear, concise review!), I’ve just ordered this from Nordstrom, and cannot wait to receive it. Should be in my hot little hands on Tues, April 15, ’14–so will do an edit then!!!!
Feb 14, 2015–Oh, time flies when you’re having fun!! I’ve been wearing this all winter, and absolutely love, love, love it!! This was too overpowering for spring-summer–but autumn/winter, it’s mahvelous!!!
kexxxx – :
A rich and succulent rose fragrance by Aerin. This one has a resemblance to Tom Ford’s Cafe Rose – probably from the heavy rose and incense notes – but the cognac in Evening Rose gives it a sweet tone. Sadly, the cognac in this is overwhelming and doesn’t agree with my head (Champaca Absolute anyone?). My loss since this is a gorgeous rose 🙁
Update: I tried this one again and no headache! Beautiful fragrance! I plan on wearing this one more often.