Description
“A wispy soft sensual cloud of musk envelops the secluded chambers of the Sultans’ Harem. The exotic beauty of the concubines is enhanced by the sweet animalic notes of Amber and Benzoin, as they meticulously prepare themselves for the Sultans’ call in the hope to arouse and entice the discerning one. The combining scents of warm rich Vanilla and the intoxicating Damascene Rose heightens the mood of sensuality in the quarters. The velvety Cashmere aroma invites intrigue. It is carnality at its finest. The warmth of a fireplace is provided by Woods and the green crisp earthiness of Vetiver which brings a grounding substance to the sweet floral blanket.” – a note from the brand.
Harem Rose was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Rasei Fort.
саботажник007 – :
A nice, citrusy rose. However, this is so soft it’s barely worth putting on IMO.
gorec-perec – :
OHHHHH YESSSS! I have found a rose fragrance I really like… POAL is the only one I thought I would ever like but this one is just as good, if only it was stronger and lasts longer, has the same vibe as POAL but not anywhere near as potent which is a shame. lovely sweet jammy rose— 7.5/10
igor-mirik – :
Beautiful. A soft, musky, dusty rose, under laid with a slight woody note and a touch of incense. It’s not your usual rose scent, not by a long shot. This is not a young, fresh rose – it’s a deeper, darker, more mysterious rose scent. I don’t picture red roses with this – I see fat, fully blown dusky pink roses in a beaten silver rose bowl. Got a compliment on this from a lady in the shop earlier today. Definitely full-bottle worthy.
beliy0884 – :
I get a papery dry rose, like buds in potpourri. There’s a musty, almost sourness to it, but not in a bad way. Dark and dry- very interesting!
eos511speagoessenda – :
It’s very interesting to me how differently this fragrance is interpreted by each individual. I don’t get fresh and innocent nor any light pink rose from Harem Rose. I get more of a gothic, old world, dusty, musky rose, like roses in an old medieval castle. Which is clearly a very different impression. There is a slight element of innocence to it, but it is very slight, more of a contrast to something deeply sensual. To me, Harem Rose is a combination of innocence and innocence lost. It’s more sexy and provocative than “sweet and innocent”. For me at least. I absolutely love the stuff.
lera – :
My first impression following a tiny spritz from a sample vial was, wow- this is lush, rich, fresh, and almost languid. I can actually imagine a sunny open-air sort of harem filled with young beautiful women lazing about on fainting couches and overstuffed pillows, while a gentle breeze billows in sheer curtains separating different areas in a large room. This is not your grandma’s rose, and it’s also not just for women. Unisex, fresh, fine, rose. Bright and clean white musk. Possibly peony and a hint of clean, dry vetiver. Benzoin assists in the drydown. Rose remains present throughout. It’s quite beautiful. Projection starts as moderate, then fades to a bit more than a skin scent after 2-3 hours. Reminds me of Kashan Rose by the Different Company, but less sweet and a little more sultry. As lovely as it is, I would love it more on someone else who is not myself- just a personal preference. 8/10.
HedInheseFers – :
Harem Rose is a rich, spicy rose with also resins, musk, amber. It also has a hint of Band-Aid, so there may be some oud in it as well. Totally unisex.
Sagos – :
It’s always nice to see a rose-dominant entry in a collection, and Fort & Manle’s Harem Rose, their latest offering as of today, does not disappoint.
It’s mostly rose, as expected, and I get a subdued almost incense-like vibe with semi-powdery and woody elements in there, as well. I can mostly attribute this the cashmere and woods, I imagine.
Additionally, there’s some smooth, creamy sweetness from the amber and vanilla but it’s relatively subtle.
This is another agreeable, unisex, practically year-round-wearable entry from the Fort & Manle, but I’m not quite so moved by Harem Rose as there are many roses out there, and the pricing (230 AUD / 178 USD for 50ml) remains a bit of an obstacle when there are also more moderately-priced rose options. Definitely a “like” not a “love” at this point but a recommended try.
7 out of 10
karney – :
A delicate, ultra fluffy musky rose fragrance thats reasonably linear. The opening is an all embracing soft white musk thats fairly pervasive for the entire duration of this perfume. Theres a slightly green note associated with the rose in the beginning, like green stems and buds, it passes to open into a ruffled, gentle pink damasc bloom that continues to be enveloped in the musky softness around it. There’s a hint of an amber base, but it pales under the musk, and something softly spicy like benzoin, but its a background accord that adds a cozy, warm feeling. It brings to mind images of a sultans tent, draped heavily in fine silks, intricately woven floor rugs, beautifully patterned floor cushions and heavy burning of musk incense. There are vases of ruffled damasc roses in various stages of bloom placed intimately throughout the tent, and a sense of mysterious romance may ensue. This is one for musk and rose lovers.
Meqqc967bedyWelty – :
A lovely white musk infiltrates this pink rose-dominated beginning. You still get green stem and buds that have yet to bloom. This is more delicate to me than this house’s other rose dominated fragrance, Charlatan.
Harem Rose evokes purity that will potentially be exploited and mature into what Charlatan is. Charlatan, the mature adult who has been there and done that, Harem Rose, the innocent about to lose their innocence.
This develops nicely into a light woodiness, and i pick up what might be cedar, in young spring-time forest. I also get something akin to unripened fruit here in the middle.
As lovely as this scent is, i couldn’t see myself wanting to wear this more than wanting to smell it on someone else.