Secret Rose by The Merchant of Venice bottle
The Merchant of Venice

Secret Rose

4.4/5 · 30 votes Feminine 2015
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity4.1/5
Sillage3.5/5
Day50
Night75
Fall100
Winter88
Spring13
Summer13
Our take

Secret Rose opens with a sharp pour of rum brightened by lime and grapefruit. The citrus is brisk and cold, the alcohol note warm and round, and together they feel like a drink held near a fireplace while the windows fog. Moroccan rose enters soon after, soft and full, but the saffron and oud keep it from turning gentle. The heart is spicy and resinous, with the rose sitting deep inside the wood rather than floating above it.

The base brings patchouli, amber and sandalwood that feel dense and slightly earthy. This is a fragrance that wraps close, warm and balsamic, with a sweetness that stays grounded. It suits a formal evening, a dim restaurant or a quiet street at night when the air is cool and the lights are low. The mood is intimate and a little dramatic, never casual or sunlit.

Secret Rose is for someone who enjoys rose when it is surrounded by smoke, spice and dark wood. It fits a winter night out, a dinner party or any occasion where the room is warm and the evening runs late. Wear it when you want to feel composed and a little mysterious, wrapped in something that feels expensive and deliberate.

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