Taif Rose Jo Malone 2024

Received some samples, as it was highly praised by the salesperson, as being what I looked for, an Abdul Samad Al Qurashi alternative (spolier, it is not; maybe just being more expensive)
Although the first note is Rose' ish, the Longevity is really bad. Sprayed on skin, it gets to the final note in like 20 Minutes. Last note is very intimate and very feminine, and it can be smelled after 5- 6 hours, but it was worn during leisuring, so no activity/ sweating.
I don't get it why it's advertised as being 'Unisex' , as to my nose, this is for a lady in her mid to late 30' s, maybe early 40' s.
So, for Taif Rose, I hope there are better options, as this one being 'a limited edition ' apparently garnishes it having an obscene price - and yes, I know, real Rose perfumes are time intensive to make, thus expensive.
Silage is also moderate, like 2 arms length for the first note, afterwards intimate.
I don't know if the 'Cologne Intense' means it has lower concentration compared to f.e. EDP (would explain the poor performance) .

This perfume reminds me of Good Old Fashioned Loverboy by Queen. Something about the rose notes layered over what seems to be green coffee and chocolate screams Valentine’s Day, but I plan to wear this year-round. This is NOT a Soliflore; rather than just rose, it’s bringing you a bouquet of roses and a set of handmade chocolates in a heart shaped box.

- The scent: Opening is a disappointing dupe for Taif Aoud Parfum. Also reminds me of Café Rose (2023) and Rose Épicée a little bit. It's a little creamier (like a skin cream) and smokier version of the traditional rose water. Nothing new, nothing special, nothing exciting. I'd speak about the dry down but.......

- Performance: No dry down since it's simply gone in a few minutes. Are they serious with this sillage and longevity? I am used to over-spraying jo malone fragrances and refreshing every hour since they can't seem to get their performance right. But this bad?! For this price point?! It's a joke.

I am done with this brand.

The fragrance "Taif Rose" from one of my favorite houses, Jo Malone London, has accomplished two things - my enthusiasm for it drives me to write my first review here, and it also made me, a true rose skeptic, order two bottles of this limited edition right away.

With an extraordinarily strong longevity & sillage for JML (8 hours on skin, at least 24 hours on clothing), I was immediately embraced by the enchanting combination of coffee, amber, and rose during my first test of this fragrance.
A quick search explained this familiar, cozy feeling - Marie Salamagne has captured me multiple times with her creations. Above all, "Mimosa & Cardamom," one of my favorite fragrances, wraps around me like a protective sweater and has carried me through many nights working in the intensive care unit. And "Taif Rose" evokes the same feeling in me - enveloping, warm, protective, soft.

Due to its high projection, this fragrance is actually rather unsuitable for my work environment, but it has accompanied me in my daily life for several weeks now, and I don't want to be without it. Perhaps I really need a third bottle...

A big recommendation from me if you enjoy warm, opulent rose/coffee scents!
Wishing you all the best! :)