Paul Smith Rose by Paul Smith

This scent is simply enchanting, a real gem of fresh, light rose. The violet blend is tender and romantic, but the green tea note makes it lively and cheerful, adding a barely-there green/spicy touch that keeps you from getting tired of smelling it—a very different take on rose. Despite being fresh and light, it has excellent longevity; on my skin, it lasts over 12 hours. Perfect for everyday wear, the office, university, etc. Definitely worth trying and very likely to become a staple for anyone who loves rose or florals in general.

The opening reminds me very much of Cannon’s Ciel Azul from Argentina. Once the alcohol settles, the rose becomes more noticeable, green, slightly acidic, fresh, and velvety like petals. Occasionally, waving my hand, it smells somewhat ‘masculine’, boozy yet soft, perhaps the tea? It continues like this: velvety, fresh, natural, slightly less green but with an acidic touch (not a sweet rose). A very lovely rose. I estimate there are niche or super-designed perfumes that come close, but that doesn’t make it any less beautiful. It’s a pleasure to smell.

This perfume confirmed my love for roses. Normally I was used to sugary, gourmand or heavy roses, but here it’s fresh, like it has dew, and I’ve loved it. I even received compliments, which is rare for me. On my skin, the tea isn’t very noticeable, but the violet is, a combination that is my favourite. The trail is acceptable, although it doesn’t last long on my skin. There’s nothing better than the previous reviews (:

I absolutely love this perfume, seriously, I’d bathe in it. Its top notes are my favourite among fresh scents: green tea, violet and rose. This unusual blend gives it a different, fresh and ‘urban’ twist, with lightness that sets it apart from those powdery fragrances that some find dated. It’s a young rose with dew, a ‘bubbly’ and energetic sensation that puts me in a great mood. On my skin, the green tea stands out, sometimes the rose, other times the violet. It’s a versatile, simple and lovely daytime scent, as I prefer oriental or woody fragrances for the evening. Although delicate, its trail and longevity are good, lasting between 6 and 8 hours. I consider it versatile for work or informal events; it’s not intrusive and can please from young girls to older women. You can tell it’s good quality and its sillage is adequate for a fresh scent. I use it a lot and will definitely buy another when it runs out, which is rare for me. I support Azuriita’s suggestion: rose lovers (and violet lovers) should try it.

Definitely a lovely fragrance where a delicate, ‘urban’ rose takes centre stage, beautifully balanced with the other notes. I couldn’t pick it up at our first meeting because I was rushing to catch a flight, but one day it will join my collection, just like other Paul Smith scents. I recommend it to rose lovers to try 🙂

Certainly, it’s a very lovely fragrance where a delicate and ‘urban’ rose predominates, very well balanced. I couldn’t buy it on my first encounter because it left me breathless on the plane, but one day it might join my collection, along with other Paul Smith scents. I recommend it to rose lovers:)