Top Notes 
Italian bergamot
Pink pepper
Heart Notes 
Bulgarian rose
Patchouli
Base Notes 
Frankincense
Musk
Haitian vetiver
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The sophisticated beatnik ...
I have a friend who lives in Monaco and frequents a well known niche perfumery there. This one was suggested for me by the owner, who happens to know that I am a mad Rose lover :). It was a really good call because Heeley's Hippie Rose fills a small gap in my collection very nicely.
I generally dread Patchouli (and more so when combined with musk), but that combination is beautifully controlled here, allowing the gorgeous Rose to take 'headliner' position in this very sophisticated creation.
Hippie Rose opens with a fresh, almost mentholated burst before it quickly subsides into a well rounded bouquet of red Roses, subtly dirtied up by the Patchouli ... almost as if one can still smell the wet ground under the bush from which they were pruned. A subtle smokiness becomes evident as it develops ... but nothing detracts in any way from the central theme of the flowers.
When one thinks of hippies, lank, greasy hair and unwashed denim unsuccessfully covered by the smell of patchouli oil is the picture that springs to mind. In that regard, Hippie Rose pays homage to a perfect memory of the intention of that movement, not to the actual situation. This fragrance is unconventional in the way that free thinking once was, while still creating an aura of subtle sophistication.
Those looking for a 'dirty' rose or something with a bit of punch will be disappointed with Hippie Rose. I do suggest, however, to spend a little time with this gem. There are shadowy secrets here that will unfold on the skin.
I generally dread Patchouli (and more so when combined with musk), but that combination is beautifully controlled here, allowing the gorgeous Rose to take 'headliner' position in this very sophisticated creation.
Hippie Rose opens with a fresh, almost mentholated burst before it quickly subsides into a well rounded bouquet of red Roses, subtly dirtied up by the Patchouli ... almost as if one can still smell the wet ground under the bush from which they were pruned. A subtle smokiness becomes evident as it develops ... but nothing detracts in any way from the central theme of the flowers.
When one thinks of hippies, lank, greasy hair and unwashed denim unsuccessfully covered by the smell of patchouli oil is the picture that springs to mind. In that regard, Hippie Rose pays homage to a perfect memory of the intention of that movement, not to the actual situation. This fragrance is unconventional in the way that free thinking once was, while still creating an aura of subtle sophistication.
Those looking for a 'dirty' rose or something with a bit of punch will be disappointed with Hippie Rose. I do suggest, however, to spend a little time with this gem. There are shadowy secrets here that will unfold on the skin.
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