WHAT I SMELL: Rose Anonyme opens with a dark, deep, rich and lush rose. It’s achingly beautiful, full-bodied and juicy; almost like wine. Soon that stage is followed by a mild suede leather that bounces between the multi layered rose scent that smells more like a bouquet than just a singular rose. And it’s not an ordinary rose, it’s one that’s almost gourmand. This phase is simply lovely and is different in its hefty beefiness. As such, I would say that this borders on being a powerhouse rose. As it settles, what you are left with is a sweet rose layered under a snuggly oudy suede with a bit of musk.
Rose Anonyme Notes: calabrian bergamot, ginger, turkish rose, somalian opoponax, agarwood (oud), indonesian patchouli leaf, papyrus and benzoin
WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME: For some reason, I envision a red velvet cake topped with a rose!
THREE ADJECTIVES THAT DESCRIBE ROSE ANONYME: luscious, hearty, full-bodied
- Bone Rating: 4 out of 5 possible bones
- Scent: Oriental Floral
- Classification: Unisex
- Expense: $75 for 30ml Cologne Absolue
WHAT I SMELL: Vetiver Fatal opens as I expect a vetiver scent to open: clean and green. However, in a little time what you also get is a bit of warm musk that turns this fragrance into a deeper and richer, buttery scent with hints of spice. I’m not a fan of vetivers, but this I can enjoy.
Vetiver Fatal Notes: calabrian bergamot, sicilian lemon, bitter orange, tunisian orange blossom, violet leaf, plum, haitian vetiver, cedar and agarwood (oud)
WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME: Honeyed candied biscuits.
THREE ADJECTIVES THAT DESCRIBE VETIVER FATAL: warm, comforting, classy
- Bone Rating: 4 out of 5 possible bones
- Scent: Woody Aromatic
- Classification: Unisex
- Expense: $75 for 30ml Cologne Absolue
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT ROSE ANONYME AND VETIVER FATAL: Chemist in a Bottle, Bois de Jasmin, Il Mondo di Odore
BOTTOM LINE: These are both wonderful fragrances. If I were to lean to one, it would be Rose Anonyme, but am worried that I might get a little tired of the sweetness. However, I could see myself also wearing Vetiver Fatal; this coming from a person who usually cares little about vetiver scents.
September 20, 2012 at 5:13 am
Great reviews!
My bottle of Rose Anonyme arrived yesterday, I’m so happy to have this perfume. It’s good to have this fragrance in my collection.
I also tried Vetiver Fatal and as much as I don’t like vetiver this one is alright, I’m able to wear it.
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September 20, 2012 at 6:12 am
I think you made a great purchase!
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September 20, 2012 at 9:03 am
Thank you! I couldn’t agree more 🙂
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September 20, 2012 at 10:48 am
Oh dear, I cannot want another rose perfume! But it has opoponax in it!!!!! What is the lasting power on Rose Anonyme ?
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September 20, 2012 at 7:04 pm
Put it this way, I put a little on at 6pm last night and I woke up this morning still smelling lightly of it’s sweetened goodness 🙂
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September 20, 2012 at 9:45 pm
Thanks!
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September 20, 2012 at 3:55 pm
Seems like a lot of people are trying these two – still a line I haven’t tried.
You make Rose Anonyme sound beautiful, definitely one I have to hunt out.
Vetiver Fatale though? “clean” paired with “green” and I run away. I’m slowly falling madly in love with Les Nez’ Turtle Vetiver Front which I HAVE to buy, do hunt out a sample of that one Steve, it changed the way I view vetiver completely and nothing has matched up to it yet.
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September 20, 2012 at 7:05 pm
You have convinced me to put Les Nez Turtle Vetiver on my to try list!
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September 21, 2012 at 2:39 am
You HAVE TOOOO 😀
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September 20, 2012 at 7:51 pm
I’m thinking I need to try this rose. A sample might be in my future. Every now and then you just need a nice rose.
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September 20, 2012 at 8:24 pm
As a man, I never thought I would like rose perfumes. I am finding that I have a weakness for them now!
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September 20, 2012 at 9:34 pm
I haven’t gotten around to reviewing my samples yet. But I like them so far. Vetiver Fatal seems very clean; I don’t know if I’m happy or sad that it doesn’t remain that way. Clean vetiver is an original thing in and of itself.
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September 21, 2012 at 6:23 am
I’ll be curious to see what you think of these 2. Thanks for stopping by Joan!
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September 21, 2012 at 2:41 am
I’m also not a fan of vetiver, but I must at least try it just because of this your review.
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September 21, 2012 at 6:24 am
It’s better than most as it warms as times goes on.
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September 22, 2012 at 3:00 am
I have both samples but tried on my skin only Rose Anonyme. I thought it was nice but I’m not sure I want to wear it. We’ll see after a sample or two.
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September 22, 2012 at 7:01 am
I gave it another test last night. It definitely makes it presence known. It doubt that it will become part of my FB collection.
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September 27, 2012 at 9:21 am
Great reviews. You may have pushed me over the edge to buying samples of these (something I try to avoid).
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September 27, 2012 at 7:07 pm
I know, I hate buying samples, especially if I don’t end up liking them.
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