It was Gertrude Stein, the American writer, who once said these winged words. With her abstract poetry, Stein played with language, bringing objects and things more into consciousness. And with the tautological title of this commentary, she did something entirely different from the countless bards, poets, and musicians before her: She did not romanticize the rose; she returned its identity as a thing of this world and described a rose again as what it is.
As someone who is a big fan of roses and has many specimens at home, I can say: She is right. Because roses mainly do one thing - quite a lot of work. You fight with leaf diseases, you fight with aphids, you water (not a little!), you fertilize, you prune, you prick yourself. You are rewarded: with blooming elegance. And with scents, oh yes, with scents: Some smell fruity, with notes of berries or lemons, some smell spicy, like cloves, or spicy-sweet like myrrh, others have the scent of old French roses, which is generally what we describe as rose scent - that deep, intense, slightly fruity floral quality. And as a fan of roses as well as rose scents, I recently came across "Rose Orage" from the house of Chabaud. Orage means "storm" in French. The scent is meant to describe a rose blooming in the sunlight before a rain shower pours over it.
As someone who sees my specimens exposed to the elements of the world daily, I found this theme extremely intriguing. And I was all the more surprised that the scent lives up to its promise (at least I seem to have fallen for this suggestion). It is rather subtle in nature, but I can follow it very well. And I also find the scent progression with its changing presence astonishing. While wearing it for many hours, I constantly feel like something is happening with the scent, as if it were alive, like the rose itself, out there in the storm, shaken by the wind, hit by the rain, and once again illuminated by the sun.
The scent progression starts herb-fresh and fruity before the rose takes the lead. But not just with its bloom; there are the leaves that I think I can smell, there is the wood that I believe I perceive. The rose bloom is present, but not overly heavy and baroque. On the contrary, it is a subtle fine play with a pleasant freshness. Masterfully, how it has been conjured in there. And indeed, the whole thing smells as if raindrops had settled on the petals of a rose and as if the climate had become a bit fresher.
And the scent works. I thought at the beginning of my test: nice, but a bit too subtle. But no, it is sometimes a bit less noticeable, but then again quite pronounced. Through shirt and mask outside in the fresh air, I suddenly thought: Convinced, I will have to adjust your sillage upwards. You also wouldn't want to believe the longevity at first, but it easily exceeds 9 hours. This is also a perfect balance that makes the scent not at any time intrusive, but at all times extremely stylish. I really like that, I must say; I find it immensely artistic.
When is it best to wear it? Rose Orage is a fruity-fresh, floral, but by no means overloaded gem of a scent. With its subtle scent characteristic, it is definitely versatile. Its floral freshness is made for spring and summer - autumn and winter are certainly not the time for roses. While it can surely be worn everywhere else, it definitely does not fit into the cold season.
Who wears it best? I am still not quite sure whether I would prefer to enjoy such a beauty on myself or on a female person. Although unisex, it does lean a bit towards the feminine. Since the rose is not too heavy, and the scent does not drift too strongly into the overly sweet, but remains fresh, I generally find it wearable for men. And yet - the olfactory spectacle is very delicately staged. The scent is beauty, the scent tells a story, but it is definitely not a statement. So as a man, it really requires some thought as to when the right moment is to wear it and whether it might be too delicate for the type of its wearer.
Conclusion: I am thrilled. What a beautiful rose scent. What a beautiful, delicate, honest, and largely unembellished rose. In my opinion, Chabaud has created a fresh-fruity and always lively rose scent with Rose Orage. Whether it will make it into my collection, I cannot yet say. Whether it can play a role in my everyday life, I am still undecided. Fans of rose scents should definitely give it a try. Perhaps one of you shares my enthusiasm …
Top Notes 
Blackcurrant
Nutmeg
Pink pepper
Raspberry
Heart Notes 
Geranium
Rose
Base Notes 
Amber
Cashmeran
Heliotrope
Patchouli
Yatagan
Gandix
FvSpee
Alexxx
Gschpusi
Gelis
