I mean how bad can a musky rose be? Well not bad at all, but I felt zero engagement with this perfume. It just didn't speak to me. Even my preconceptions and the anticipation of a cliche didn't effect my judgement on it, my mind was firmly open, ready and waiting for any eventuality and I was met by niceties and good construction. Nothing grabbed me about it. Not a memorable rose perfume for me. sorry for the unhelpful review but there you go. I'll have to wear it again.