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Laurynas94 – :
Cabbage rose done by monks! This one is a dreamlike cabbage rose, just what you would picture. Full bloom, heavy head, too tempting not to pick. The unique stony signature underneath is specific to Santa Maria Novella. The fact that this house was founded on perfume recipes by 13th century Dominican Friars, sticks in my mind as one of the characteristics of their scents since each one so far has had an underlying smell of a monastery. Kind of a stony, green aroma. Probably from their treatment of oakmoss, but it’s charming, and smells like what I associate with huge ancient castle structures. I’m imagining bouquets of garden roses, placed all over the cloister. Fresh, pretty, like no other rose perfume. One for Romeo’s Juliette!
alan15 – :
Saintly bouquet of roses.
Innocent, very romantic, calm and uplifting in same time, like a morning prayer. Amouage Lyric is also a great, non heady, morning fresh “rose”, but in my humble opinion – this is even better and not so pricey. Where Lyric goes “green” and sometimes too “hairsprayish”, this one goes more floral and natural – with a hint of gentle violets.
Really, really delightful. After many oud+rose combos this is my return to innocence.
(For rose lovers, I recommend to try talcum powder SMN Rosa, believe me, you wan’t be disappointed.)
Perfect for layering.
5/5
deen – :
Like a red rose ..a bloody rose , deep and enchanting …a mix between “Nahema” – Guerlain and “English Tea Rose” – Perfumer’s Workshop : the sensuous side of the former and the fresh side of the latter
andreyehfufy – :
It opens with the smell of rose oil, a powdery sniff and very good sillage, some people even called it ‘heavy’ when I was wearing it. It transforms into unassuming natural sweetness, it’s fresh and of course flowery. Very realistic and beautiful scent that lasts a really long time (an eau de cologne! but it’s traditional with this house, their scents have great longevity). Definitely getting a full bottle.
sanekport – :
There is something beautifully romantic and ‘old-wordly’ about this brand and this fragrance in particular.
I love rose scents myself and thought I knew them all until I found this one by chance.
Yes, it is “only” a ‘solifleur’ but it is so incredibly beautiful and delicate, yet very strong and long-lasting.
I consider this an excellent companion for summer or even if you want to layer or amplify your favourite perfume containing a rose and give it more rose-focus.
Nothing but love for this!
If Frederic Malle’s “Une Rose” is the ultimate, modern gourmand rose (truffle note), then this one should be the ultimate classic heirloom, reference rose!
As precious as your favourite hand-bound book!
Murzik – :
A Rose, is a rose, is a rose…..I simply adore roses in every form, normally I’m a little strict when fragrances are too simple… only “one” flavour?!? But S.M.N. refers to old cabbage roses which are still wonderfully rich in perfume; this fragrance is astonishingly long lasting (it’s only an E. de Coulogne!!!) that’s why this scent is always on my shelf. Despite m.lle Chanel consideration about women that didn’t want to smell like flowers… I think that this fragrance should be tried without prejudices: 1) it’s quite fresh and “at its place” during the summer (even the hottest ones without spoiling itself) 2) during the winter it’s rich and beautiful (NOT out of season at all!) I cannot say why but S.M.N E de C. it’s a rose which can compete with more precious other fragrances on the same theme……