Juan Manuel Fueguia 1833 2010 Perfume

There are as many rose scents as there are grains of sand on the beach. Sometimes playful and romantic, sometimes elegant and opulent, and then again combined with woods or even oud and patchouli. Our gentlemen also have no problem wearing rose scents, although the line between masculine-compatible and feminine presentation can sometimes be quite thin.

When I read the pyramid of Juan Manuel, my expectations were not particularly high. The Damask rose in harmony with the Centifolia, that seems pretty straightforward-will there be anything else? In any case, I wasn't particularly curious about the sample at first.

Juan Manuel is indeed a masculine rose scent. Nothing is girlish, nor is it elegantly feminine. I also believe that apart from the rose and the pink pepper, which gives the fragrance a very energetic feel, nothing else has been used. The scent is serious, cool, and opens clean and floral-fresh. Throughout its development, the rose fluidum runs through, which strikes me as directly powerful here. I can imagine that some ladies might find the scent too masculine. It has pep and is expressive, and I would almost say robust.

As it develops, I do believe I recognize notes that were not disclosed. After a while on the skin, I also think I discover a base of vetiver or cedar. Very subtle and without distorting the rose theme. The herbaceous-spicy aroma of the pink pepper also runs through the entire progression of the perfume.

If Juan Manuel were not somewhat cumbersome to obtain and also quite pricey, it would definitely be a candidate for my wish list.