L’Homme À la Rose

9 reseñas

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• drakecito

  September 4, 2020

  

  I also received a sample, which is much appreciated. The truth is, as often happens with Kurkdjian, it didn’t say much to me. It reminded me of L’Ombre dans L’eau by Diptyque, perhaps too much. Only that at the start, the Kurkdjian version throws out more citrus, very sharp and pleasant, but they last a mere breath. Like the Diptyque, it dries down to rose with a green sensation, though without the blackcurrant, making it less interesting and more agreeable. It’s less ‘wild’ and fails to achieve that rose garden magic that Diptyque possesses. Then balsamic and resinous notes come in, but they are far too faint and indistinct. The performance, using the sample with a cotton swab, was poor all three times I tested it. The trail was very low and longevity was at most 4-5 hours, completely skin-scent after half an hour. It seemed less complex and charismatic than the Diptyque, which wins on everything. In short, it left me quite cold.

• drakecito

  September 6, 2020

  

  The sample arrived and I’m grateful. As usually happens with Kurkdjian, it hasn’t said much to me. It reminded me very much of Diptyque’s L’Ombre dans l’eau, perhaps too much. Only that here the opening is more citrusy, sharp and pleasant, but it lasts a sigh. Like the Diptyque one, it dries down to a green rose, but without the blackcurrant, making it less interesting and more agreeable. It doesn’t generate that good rose garden sensation that Diptyque achieves. Then come too faint balsamic notes. The performance is very poor: with the sample it lasted three times, with low sillage and 4-5 hours longevity, totally skin-scent after half an hour. It seemed less complex and charismatic than the Diptyque one, which wins in everything. It has left me quite cold.

• uhm

  September 13, 2020

  

  I am astounded by this luxury snobbery. I know I’m boring about prices, but 250 euros/100ml makes no sense. It’s a good perfume with quality and longevity, but it doesn’t stand out nor does it have spectacular creativity. It reminds me of the perfumer’s work on Mr. Burberry: the acidic bergamot, the softener-like silky rose and herbal nuances like mint. You can notice the technical work with ambroxan and cardamom, and it even smells like orange blossom. The qualities are better, but it’s more volume than quality. A pretty perfume with power, but I can’t support the price.

• blackened

  September 17, 2020

  

  Rose and bergamot slightly powdery. Nothing memorable and nothing to do with L’Ombre dans l’eau.

• Lux

  July 24, 2023

  

  A coquettish aromatic infusion, floral and aquatic. It has a serious floral cleanliness, as if the image of the flowers were desaturated: it remains beautiful but with a concrete elegance. It’s a subtle masculine floral, like a tempered chamomile. It’s a game between the feminine and masculine that never really existed, and that’s why I find it lovely. The unisex concept made into fragrance.

• odorante

  December 18, 2023

  

  A pretty masculine rose refreshed with bergamot and aquatic tones. I love pairing rose with acids, as I did with Gucci’s Guilty (rose and balsamic vinegar). It sounds like a salad, but the result is elegant and attractive. Kurkdjian mixes the rose with the bitter acidity of the bergamot and it’s equally beautiful. I don’t seek clichés, but I’d wear this in summer with a white shirt… or whenever I fancy it!

• Victortor

  April 14, 2025

  

  I wasn’t a rose fan and didn’t expect much, but it has pleasantly surprised me. It’s not a fresh spring garden rose, but rather fleshy, with stem and intensity. It feels green and damp, very masculine. I detect it well; it’s versatile for all seasons. It lasts more than six hours and projects decently. The price is the usual for the house; I wouldn’t buy it, but it’s a pleasant option that denotes elegance and maturity.

• Victortor

  April 17, 2025

  

  I’m not a huge rose fan, but this scent caught me off guard. Forget the spring garden; here you have a fleshy rose with stem and plenty of intensity. I love that perception: it feels green and damp, giving it a masculine touch. I won’t dwell on the evolution, I simply like how it smells. I think it works all year round and is versatile. It lasts several hours, more than six, and projects decently. The price is the usual house fare. I wouldn’t buy it, but it’s a very pleasant option for dressing up, denoting elegance and maturity.

• St Carlo Jr

  June 9, 2025

  

  Pure genius! It’s neat, cheerful and elegant, with that splash of wet roses and petal water balancing the bergamot and musk. The perfumer has worked magic: the citrus gives the rose a sparkle without stealing its show. Perhaps it’s not for everyone, but those who appreciate it know their perfumes. It transports me back to the 19th century, when wearing perfume was a luxury and the rose was queen for all.