This scent is, in my nose, a truly mature, adult rose fragrance, far removed from any sweetness, any floralness, synthetic and creamy-fluffy aspects of many contemporary fragrances. It has not gone out of style, but is classically beautiful and timeless. There is nothing superfluous about it, nothing playful; it is clear. I really like that about it. In my opinion, due to the almost equally dominant woody note alongside the rose, it is also well-suited for men. At least the note is so unsweetly rosy that it would fit very well into a men's perfume.
Scent Development:
Laura Ashley No.1 begins without a pure top note. The woody rose radiates its unpretentious, dry maturity from the very start, never overwhelming, but lightly herbaceous underlined by spicy tones. In the projection, the rose is perceived as the main carrier of the scent, while in direct "confrontation" (nose to wrist), the woody note is very dominant, and one has the feeling that the rose has to fight hard to not get overshadowed. There is also a slightly dirty, almost animalistic note playing into it. However, in the projection, this creates the mature rose scent that I find very pleasant, and that says something, as I generally do not find much to appreciate in a dominant rose. The scent does not change in its development.
Longevity and Sillage:
It is very long-lasting. I was able to perceive it well for 10 hours without any problems. Its sillage is ladylike, meaning it is quite noticeable at first, but never intrusive, and slowly recedes over time. For an EdP, I would describe it as discreet.
Conclusion:
Laura Ashley has created a very mature rose fragrance from today's perspective, slightly dry-spicy, without mannerisms. I also find it wearable for men. Wearable for any occasion (except sports) and in any season. It accompanies its wearer unobtrusively, yet still with character and naturally. I imagine it on a normally self-confident woman, perhaps from 40 upwards, who knows who she is and possesses a certain grace. She does not have to appear classic or conservative, as one might associate with the brand Laura Ashley. However, this customer assessment is just my unverified opinion ;) I find it a shame that it is no longer produced. Especially since it is far better and actually not comparable in terms of scent character with its successor. I would like to thank the member Etamher very much for the sample of this now rare fragrance!
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