Forest Rose by Alkemia Perfumes bottle
Alkemia Perfumes

Forest Rose

3.9/5 · 14 votes Unisex 2020
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Fragrance notes

Notes
Roseroot

Character

Longevity2.9/5
Sillage2.6/5
Day50
Night67
Fall100
Winter67
Spring50
Summer33
Our take

Forest Rose presents a direct blend of rose and evergreen material. Pine needles and cedar needles sit beside the flower, giving the scent a resinous texture that keeps the petals from reading as soft. Juniper berries add a clean, sharp edge that cuts through the heavier plant matter. Cypress and fern contribute a green, damp quality that makes the entire composition feel grounded in earth rather than arranged for a vase. Roseroot brings a dry, slightly bitter herbal facet that prevents the amber from turning the mixture overly sweet.

The aroma feels suited to dim lighting and quiet spaces. It carries a seriousness that works when the day is done and the room is still. The amber warms the sharper greens, creating a comfort that does not rely on sugar. Wood sits at the center of the experience, with the rose acting as a color in the background rather than the main subject. It suits someone who prefers their florals surrounded by bark and needle, and who finds a plain rose scent too exposed.

The herbal elements give it a slightly medicinal tilt that some will find refreshing and others will find too stark. It stays close to the skin in character, never becoming a loud or cheerful presence in the air. The mix of conifer and flower creates a specific mood that does not try to appeal to every taste. It is a composition that asks for a certain kind of attention, favoring depth over immediate charm as the evening continues.

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