Rose by Cardin

Divine. Rose + Diva + rose + aromatics elixir + rose.

I must be hallucinating...I remember having this and smelling very very rose like. I would get it again! Oh where where where can I find this again?

The woody rose chypre: it's a certain vibe. Shuffling and shimmying, at once it is dusty-moss in a shadowy thicket, then it's a neon-petal roses dappled with banana oil and lathered in Pre de Provence soap. This particular one, Rose by Cardin, delineates from the classic Jean Couturier Coriandre, turning up the levels on the aldehydes and rose and underlined with a patchouli and musks. It's pretty ferocious to start, for which I approve, but may prove overwhelming to some. However, it evens into a blissful bubble that sends me adrift to "never never." Francoise Caron knows her way around a chypre. She knows how to add a few thorns to something pretty and keep it enticing. Rose Cardin is no exception: what may seem a 90s budget scent is actually a juggernaut of its kind, almost emblematic in nature, worn like an amulet. The sillage is a gift—take care not to over-apply! It's vigorous. I can't speak to newer formulations as I picked up my 90s version for a song and it sings all day long. If you want to possess what I own, seek bottles that are encased in a deep purple box, and enjoy!

A slightly jammy, spiced rose chypre with some red wine sprinkled on top - bolstered by coriander and lashings of amber and musk. If you like Paloma Picasso, EL Knowing, Aromatics Elixir, Ungaro Diva, etc, then you’ll probably like this. It has big hair and shoulder pads, too. Designing Women with a French accent.

I asked a while ago if there were any difference with the vintage compared to the reformulation. Vintage prices are really steep. Since I didn't want to take the risk of blind buying a vintage, I purchased the reformulation for a ridiculously cheap price. I figured if I didn't like it, I could use it as a room spray. Though I only purchased a one ounce I think this will last me some time as it is strong - I mean really strong! I could smell it as soon as I opened the package! And it smells great! All I can say is if the reformulation is any indication, the scent of the vintage must be amazing. This really is such a pretty rose chypre that has a nice woodsy feel. The rose is so natural. Smells like a true spicy garden rose. This fragrance somewhat reminds me of a very rosy Coriandre, or a more complex Tea Rose. A big red peppery rose, with green leaves, stems, and rosewood. A light spiciness, a hint of sweetness, a teeny bit of soapiness from the aldehydes, and a little incense from the vetiver and earthiness from patchouli rounds it all out. Great silage too. I tested a spray on the back of my hand this morning and was surrounded by roses. I think it will have great longevity too. I tried washing it off my hand and can still smell it. Oh well, it looks like I'll be wearing this for today! I just have to remember to go easy on the trigger or I'll gag everyone around me. It really is that strong. As far as being old-fashioned, I agree with mapache. So what!? Wear what you like! But I don't think it's dated. Or maybe, I just happen to like that. Anyway, for the price, who cares? I love it!