Rose Tonnerre Une Rose Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle 2003
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Gothic Rose
Review of the original Matt Cap version.
A gothic, velvety rose drenched in red wine, served with truffles on a bed of death foliage. Far from a solifloral. The wine-drenched rose petals open the way, sweet and intoxicating, at times, giving away an almost metallic smell. It feels like the wine is offered in chalice cups—nothing fresh or crisp here, rather gothic and gloomy. Clever usage of vetiver and truffle creates an earthy accord that is pushed toward decay. The addition of castoreum in the base gives that perfect extra touch, creating an almost suede leather-like texture. One of the most elegant, mysterious, and beautifully romantic scents I've tried, only for dressed-up occasions, or to enjoy by yourself. I can't picture something like this for a casual wear out and about. Somehow, with time, it has become more of a tart, sour, and spicy, almost fresh geranium scent. The earthiness has been replaced by green stems, and the castoreum is nowhere to be found. Quite linear and boring. I feel that from the entire line, this one lost most of its past allure and mystique.
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A gothic, velvety rose drenched in red wine, served with truffles on a bed of death foliage. Far from a solifloral. The wine-drenched rose petals open the way, sweet and intoxicating, at times, giving away an almost metallic smell. It feels like the wine is offered in chalice cups—nothing fresh or crisp here, rather gothic and gloomy. Clever usage of vetiver and truffle creates an earthy accord that is pushed toward decay. The addition of castoreum in the base gives that perfect extra touch, creating an almost suede leather-like texture. One of the most elegant, mysterious, and beautifully romantic scents I've tried, only for dressed-up occasions, or to enjoy by yourself. I can't picture something like this for a casual wear out and about. Somehow, with time, it has become more of a tart, sour, and spicy, almost fresh geranium scent. The earthiness has been replaced by green stems, and the castoreum is nowhere to be found. Quite linear and boring. I feel that from the entire line, this one lost most of its past allure and mystique.
IG:@memory.of.scents