Rose Musc A soft, feminine blend of fresh rose with precious musks, some of them clean and some slightly earthy, enhanced with dry ambergris and dusky labdanum. Mellow but long-lasting with nice sillage.

the old rose Fantin Latour, photo copyright Sonoma Scent Studio

Perfumer's Comments: For Rose Musc, I wanted a lush cheerful rose softened by sensual musk notes. I didn't want as rich a blend as Vintage Rose, but instead a fresher rose still with a sensual base. I like the innocence of the floral notes paired with the dusky labdanum and musk.

Fragrance Notes: Rose, ambergris, labdanum absolute, precious musks.

close-up of a modern rose

Rose is one of the most beloved oils used in perfumes, but rose absolute does not smell the same as the flower on the bush. The process of extraction leaves some components behind and concentrates others, changing the scent. Perfumers balance natural rose oils with other essences to restore some of the freshness and character lost in the extraction process.

Purchase Rose Musc: half oz $30.00 one oz $47.00

half oz bottle