Un Zest de Rose Les Parfums de Rosine 2002

Citrus-heavy fragrances are usually very popular, both in niche and mainstream, because they smell familiar, fresh, and fruity. Clean, summery...
I, on the other hand, have never been a fan of this fragrance direction. Citrus quickly turns sweaty on my skin, and the scents don't last long, and I usually found them boring. So there was no citrus fragrance among my favorites, but plenty of green ones.

Then came the day when I discovered the Parfums de Rosine line in a perfume shop. I automatically reached for the bottle with the green cord, sprayed it, and was then enchanted by Un Zest de Rose. I smelled everything at once: lemon sorbet with fresh green tea, rose, and a hint of cool jasmine. The fragrance notes were all rounded and beautifully connected, and the bottle immediately came home with me, remaining the only representative of this fresh direction in my collection for a long time.

I find Un Zest de Rose to be harmonious and cheerful; it’s great in summer but also suitable for any other season and manages to wake me up in the morning. So uncomplicated! It’s office-friendly, super long-lasting on my skin, and beautifully citrusy green.

For me, the fragrance isn’t a 10-star masterpiece, but somehow it doesn’t have to be. I have often thought about which fragrance in my collection should be the first to go (to make room for something new, you know how it is...) and I always initially thought of Un Zest de Rose. Because it lacks depth, there are some similar perfumes, and it is primarily "fresh." Every time I apply Un Zest, I change my mind - it can’t leave, it’s just too fine!