07/10/2014
Gold
541 Reviews
Gold
3
Sophisticated
"Memories and Roses" is a fragrance from Bulgaria coming from a fairly new brand (which was established in Bulgaria in 2007 and opened a new branch in Britain this year). "Red Gold Roses" use pure Bulgarian rose-oil in all their compositions and I recently had the pleasure of trying their entire range (at the perfume-fair "Global Art of Perfumery" in Düsseldorf/Germany).
"Memories and Roses" is the company's signature scent, but it is not what I expected. I thought that the company's signature-scent would be a rose-soliflor or one of those old-fashioned, lush and heavy "red roses". To my great relief, "Memories and Roses" presents itself as a modern creation with a very intense blend of fresh top-notes (bergamot, mandarine) and a warm heart which features the expressive Bulgarian rose surrounded by jasmine and ylang-ylang on an aromatic and elegant bed of mossy and balsamic notes. The mix is quite distinctive and smells really sophisticated. For the price of approx. 45 Euros/100ml you get a high-quality Eau de Parfum with excellent staying-power and strong sillage. I must point out that this creation is no retiring French "bon chic-bon genre" rose-scent, but a passionate Bulgarian flowery fantasy, maybe a bit too cloying for some people. On the other hand, many perfume lovers complain about the ridiculously low staying-power of many recent fragrances. So if you are you're in the mood for a strong, radiant perfume, "Memories and Roses" could be your cup of tea.
"Memories and Roses" is the company's signature scent, but it is not what I expected. I thought that the company's signature-scent would be a rose-soliflor or one of those old-fashioned, lush and heavy "red roses". To my great relief, "Memories and Roses" presents itself as a modern creation with a very intense blend of fresh top-notes (bergamot, mandarine) and a warm heart which features the expressive Bulgarian rose surrounded by jasmine and ylang-ylang on an aromatic and elegant bed of mossy and balsamic notes. The mix is quite distinctive and smells really sophisticated. For the price of approx. 45 Euros/100ml you get a high-quality Eau de Parfum with excellent staying-power and strong sillage. I must point out that this creation is no retiring French "bon chic-bon genre" rose-scent, but a passionate Bulgarian flowery fantasy, maybe a bit too cloying for some people. On the other hand, many perfume lovers complain about the ridiculously low staying-power of many recent fragrances. So if you are you're in the mood for a strong, radiant perfume, "Memories and Roses" could be your cup of tea.
