Rose Barbare, from Guerlain was released in 2005. The perfumer behind this creation is Francis Kurkdjian. It has the top notes of Aldehydes and Rose, middle notes of Fenugreek and Rose, and base notes of Honey, Patchouli, and Woody Notes.
Who'd of thunk it huh? That I would love a composition based around Rose and honey? But I do!!! Don't get me wrong I kinda like both in their own way ...but together? I was dreading it. I needn't of worried as It was in the safe hands of Guerlain and Francis Kurkdjian. (Having said that FK did make the horrendous pour Le soir using too much bee produce but that's a personal taste thing.) Rose barbare is just that then, mainly a very beautiful, semi dark rose and boozy but not over powering with a perfect balance of honey. A hint of patchouli just to ground it in a thicker, earthy vibe as it dries down but again in total moderation. The opening I perceived as quite feminine, not dated but something a more mature lady might wear perhaps? When I say this don't think I'm excluding men from this experience because RB is a very strong and bold perfume which could easily be perceived in quite the opposite way. In fact the dry down on me is very woody and sensual and almost masculine. Good, classy stuff yet again.
Who'd of thunk it huh? That I would love a composition based around Rose and honey? But I do!!! Don't get me wrong I kinda like both in their own way ...but together? I was dreading it. I needn't of worried as It was in the safe hands of Guerlain and Francis Kurkdjian. (Having said that FK did make the horrendous pour Le soir using too much bee produce but that's a personal taste thing.) Rose barbare is just that then, mainly a very beautiful, semi dark rose and boozy but not over powering with a perfect balance of honey. A hint of patchouli just to ground it in a thicker, earthy vibe as it dries down but again in total moderation. The opening I perceived as quite feminine, not dated but something a more mature lady might wear perhaps? When I say this don't think I'm excluding men from this experience because RB is a very strong and bold perfume which could easily be perceived in quite the opposite way. In fact the dry down on me is very woody and sensual and almost masculine. Good, classy stuff yet again.