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The moment I first caught a hint of Maison Francis Kurkdjian's L'Homme À la Rose, it was as if I had been transported back in time to my childhood. Memories of lazy summer days spent at my grandparents' farm house came flooding back to me. The sweet and soothing aroma of the fragrance immediately reminded me of the rose garden my grandmother tended to so lovingly and her floral perfume (I've never been able to identify it) she unfailingly wore everyday of her life. I literally wept from the tsunami of olfactory memories this scent brought forward.
I can still see her now, with her sunhat shading her face, a pair of gloves protecting her hands, and a look of contentment on her face as she tended to her beloved flowers. She had a special talent for growing roses, and her garden was always a riot of color and fragrance. I would often help her water the plants and deadhead the blooms, and she would tell me stories of the different varieties of roses and how to care for them.
My engineer grandfather, on the other hand, had a love for woodworking, often making intricate wooden crafts that smelt of fresh wood. The smell of his shop and the roses in the garden always seemed to meld together, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that was uniquely theirs.
They both passed away when I was young and I would often find myself missing the comforting scents of my grandparents' home. That is, until I came across this cologne. One spray of it, and I was immediately transported back to those happy days. The scent is a perfect blend of an organic earthy rose note, underpinned by the amberwood, that combines to create a warm and comforting aroma that is both masculine and elegant.
But this cologne isn't just a pleasant reminder of the past, it's a fragrance that I can wear and enjoy in the present. It's versatile enough to be worn every day, but it's also perfect for special occasions. It's a scent that's timeless and classic, yet still feels fresh and modern.
The lead ingredient in this perfume, "May Rose Absolute", is a highly concentrated, pure extract of the Rosa centifolia flower, also known as the May Rose or the Provence Rose. The scent of May Rose Absolute is sweet and floral, with rich, deep and complex undertones. It is also used in Aromatherapy, as rose oil is believed to have a calming, soothing and balancing effect on the mind and body, helping to reduce anxiety and promote feelings of well-being. I can attest, L'Homme À la Rose has similar effect.
L'Homme À la Rose starts with a powerful and heady scent that is both sweet and slightly spicy. The top notes of the fragrance are the sweet, fruity aroma of the petals. You might detect a subtle hint of strawberry or raspberry in this top note. As the fragrance settles, you will begin to pick up on the deeper, more complex undertones. The heart of the scent is composed of the heady and deeply floral aroma of the rose, with hints of honey and powdery musk. The base notes are earthy and woodsy, adding a rich and grounding effect to the overall fragrance.
L'Homme À la Rose, having the characteristic aroma of a classic rose with a slightly spicy and fruity edge, is luxurious, romantic, and elegant. It is a natural, complex and long-lasting scent.
The packaging is first class with a linen lithographed box, heavy glass bottle and metal cap. A true luxury presentation.
I'm so grateful to have found a fragrance that reminds me of my grandparents, and I know that they would have loved it too. This cologne has become a cherished part of my collection, and I know that it will always hold a special place in my heart.
Overall, this cologne is a true joy to wear and thanks to the memories it brings, is truly heartwarming. It's a perfect fragrance for anyone who wants a comforting and nostalgic scent that also has a modern and masculine edge.
My own children love this fragrance on me and strangers always comment about how I smell, more so than any other scent in my large collection.
Not for everybody, but still, most highly recommended.
Music Association: In my grandparents's kitchen, a radio was tuned continuously to a local country/western radio station. These songs all remind me of that small farmhouse.
"Make the World Go Away" by Eddy Arnold (1963)
"For the Good Times" by Ray Price (1970)
"He Stopped Loving Her Today" by George Jones (1980)
"A Thing Called Love" by Johnny Cash (1972)
"Take Me" by George Jones (1971)
"El Paso" by Marty Robbins (1959)
"Crazy" by Patsy Cline (1961)
"I Fall to Pieces" by Patsy Cline (1961)
"Stand by Your Man" by Tammy Wynette (1968)
"Always on My Mind" by Willie Nelson (1982)
"My Woman, My Woman, My Wife" by Marty Robbins (1970)
"You Don't Know Me" by Eddy Arnold (1956)
"Together Again" by Buck Owens (1964)
"Saginaw, Michigan" by Lefty Frizzell (1964)
I can still see her now, with her sunhat shading her face, a pair of gloves protecting her hands, and a look of contentment on her face as she tended to her beloved flowers. She had a special talent for growing roses, and her garden was always a riot of color and fragrance. I would often help her water the plants and deadhead the blooms, and she would tell me stories of the different varieties of roses and how to care for them.
My engineer grandfather, on the other hand, had a love for woodworking, often making intricate wooden crafts that smelt of fresh wood. The smell of his shop and the roses in the garden always seemed to meld together, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that was uniquely theirs.
They both passed away when I was young and I would often find myself missing the comforting scents of my grandparents' home. That is, until I came across this cologne. One spray of it, and I was immediately transported back to those happy days. The scent is a perfect blend of an organic earthy rose note, underpinned by the amberwood, that combines to create a warm and comforting aroma that is both masculine and elegant.
But this cologne isn't just a pleasant reminder of the past, it's a fragrance that I can wear and enjoy in the present. It's versatile enough to be worn every day, but it's also perfect for special occasions. It's a scent that's timeless and classic, yet still feels fresh and modern.
The lead ingredient in this perfume, "May Rose Absolute", is a highly concentrated, pure extract of the Rosa centifolia flower, also known as the May Rose or the Provence Rose. The scent of May Rose Absolute is sweet and floral, with rich, deep and complex undertones. It is also used in Aromatherapy, as rose oil is believed to have a calming, soothing and balancing effect on the mind and body, helping to reduce anxiety and promote feelings of well-being. I can attest, L'Homme À la Rose has similar effect.
L'Homme À la Rose starts with a powerful and heady scent that is both sweet and slightly spicy. The top notes of the fragrance are the sweet, fruity aroma of the petals. You might detect a subtle hint of strawberry or raspberry in this top note. As the fragrance settles, you will begin to pick up on the deeper, more complex undertones. The heart of the scent is composed of the heady and deeply floral aroma of the rose, with hints of honey and powdery musk. The base notes are earthy and woodsy, adding a rich and grounding effect to the overall fragrance.
L'Homme À la Rose, having the characteristic aroma of a classic rose with a slightly spicy and fruity edge, is luxurious, romantic, and elegant. It is a natural, complex and long-lasting scent.
The packaging is first class with a linen lithographed box, heavy glass bottle and metal cap. A true luxury presentation.
I'm so grateful to have found a fragrance that reminds me of my grandparents, and I know that they would have loved it too. This cologne has become a cherished part of my collection, and I know that it will always hold a special place in my heart.
Overall, this cologne is a true joy to wear and thanks to the memories it brings, is truly heartwarming. It's a perfect fragrance for anyone who wants a comforting and nostalgic scent that also has a modern and masculine edge.
My own children love this fragrance on me and strangers always comment about how I smell, more so than any other scent in my large collection.
Not for everybody, but still, most highly recommended.
Music Association: In my grandparents's kitchen, a radio was tuned continuously to a local country/western radio station. These songs all remind me of that small farmhouse.
"Make the World Go Away" by Eddy Arnold (1963)
"For the Good Times" by Ray Price (1970)
"He Stopped Loving Her Today" by George Jones (1980)
"A Thing Called Love" by Johnny Cash (1972)
"Take Me" by George Jones (1971)
"El Paso" by Marty Robbins (1959)
"Crazy" by Patsy Cline (1961)
"I Fall to Pieces" by Patsy Cline (1961)
"Stand by Your Man" by Tammy Wynette (1968)
"Always on My Mind" by Willie Nelson (1982)
"My Woman, My Woman, My Wife" by Marty Robbins (1970)
"You Don't Know Me" by Eddy Arnold (1956)
"Together Again" by Buck Owens (1964)
"Saginaw, Michigan" by Lefty Frizzell (1964)
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