Sandra‘s Closet

My grandmother used to wear a rare rose fragrance. For me, this floral smell is reminiscent of my childhood and beautiful moments. Therefore, I was absolutely curious to discover Tom Ford’s three new rose fragrances: Rose D’Amalfi, Rose De Chine and Rose De Russie that complement the existing Rose Prick scent to create a Private Rose Garden Collection. Each one is a very beautiful scent, you will have to see for yourself which one suits you best.

TOM FORD ROSE PRICK

«FLESH…PETALS…THORNS. ROSE PRICK IS A WILD BOUQUET OF BEAUTIFUL BREEDS, A TRILOGY OF ROSE DE MAI, TURKISH AND BULGARIAN ROSE. SHARP AND PRISTINE, THE PIERCING PRICKLES OF THE STEMS HOOK ONTO EACH OTHER, BONDING THEIR BLOOMS IN PINK PERFECTION.» – TOM FORD

This wild bouquet of rose breeds is inspired by Tom Ford‘s private rose garden. This wild bouquet of precious rose breeds is so lovely it hurts. A rose by any other name wouldn’t be Tom Ford.  Rose Prick is contained in a matte, opaque, rose-pink bottle. Capped with a matte-black metal inset, the 50 mL flacon has the sleek, architectural look of a chess piece, adding monumental beauty to any vanity.

TOM FORD ROSE  PRICK NOTES
Audacious – Floral Chypre
Top notes: Sichuan pepper, turmeric
Heart notes: May Rose, Turkish Rose, Bulgarian Rose
Base notes: Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Caramel, Vanilla, Musk

TOM FORD ROSE D’AMALFI

«INFUSED WITH ITALIAN BERGAMOT, ROSE D’AMALFI IS AN INTIMATE AND SENSUOUS SCENT.» – TOM FORD

Tom Ford Rose D’Amalfi is the closest of the three new Tom Ford Private Rose Garden Collection fragrances to that of Tom Ford Rose Prick. An intimate, discreetly sensual rose kissed by Italian bergamot, it merges babies roses with sunlit heliotrope, evoking skin-on-skin warmth. It is packed full of freshly cut roses, coated in a candied powdery-pink sweetness.

TOM FORD ROSE D’AMALFI NOTES
Intimate – Floral Musky
Top Notes: Pink Pepper, Indian Mandarin, Bergamot
Middle Notes: Rose
Base Notes: Almond, Heliotrope

TOM FORD ROSE DE CHINE

«ROSE DE CHINE HAS AN UNTAMED, DECADENT QUALITY. CONTRASTED WITH CHINESE PEONIES, IT INTOXICATES.» – TOM FORD

This fragrance contrasts vibrant Chinese peony, my favorite flower, with the smoky carnality of cysts absolute and myrrh. It has a  fresh floral opening with a rose heart and a delicate amber base. For me this is the softest rose fragrance in the collection.

TOM FORD ROSE DE CHINE NOTES
Decadent – Floral Amber
Top Notes: Chinese peony
Middle Notes: Rose
Base Notes: Labdanum, Myrrh

TOM FORD ROSE DE RUSSIE

«ROSE DE RUSSIE BLENDS THE ESSENCE OF RUSSIAN BLACK LEATHER WITH INTENSE FLORALS, FOR AN OPULENT, DRAMATIC SCENT.» – TOM FORD

An opulent, darkly dramatic rose, Rose De Russie conjures an extravagant bloom seduced by white pepper, woods and dark-as-midnight Russian leather. This is the most masculine scent in the collection, a gorgeous smoky leather fragrance with a lively rose heart.

TOM FORD ROSE DE RUSSIE NOTES
Opulent – Floral Leather
Top Notes: White Pepper
Middle Notes: Rose
Base Notes: Woody Notes, Leather

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LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Tom Ford Beauty and © Sandra Bauknecht
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Jo Malone London celebrates the rose by introducing a collection of scents, from light and fresh to deep and voluptuous, honouring this iconic fragrance note.
Four distinctive scents offer a different interpretation of the queen of the flower beds, decorated in special-edition glass designs with tonal details. The collection includes colognes and home scents, allowing customers to enjoy the scent of freshly cut flowers as part of their everyday or in their home.

Each one makes a thoughtful gift for fans of floral fragrances, with no need for a vase and water.
«Over the years, we’ve created many different rose fragrances for many different collections. Almost unconsciously, we keep coming back to the rose, so it just felt natural that we should celebrate this timeless flower with a collection of its own.» – Global Head of Fragrance, Céline Roux

THE SCENTS:

RED ROSES
A romantic rose scent. Inspired by a blend of seven of the world’s most exquisite roses. With crushed violet leaves and a hint of lemon, it unfolds like a bouquet
of freshly cut flowers.
Top: Lemon
Heart: Red Roses Accord
Base: Honeycomb
Available in a decorated 30ml and 100ml Cologne, Home Candle and Diffuser.

VELVET ROSE & OUD
A decadent rose scent. Darkest Damask rose. Rich and textural, wrapped with smoky oud wood. Spiked with clove, decadent with praline.
Top: Clove
Heart: Damask Rose
Base: Oud
Available in a decorated 50ml Cologne Intense and Home Candle.

ROSE & MAGNOLIA
An enchanting rose scent. A sensual floral with a mysterious character.
Luminous magnolia and a duet of roses. A decadent heart of sweet and petaly
Rose de Mai, warmed by the spicy opulence of Rose Damascena, draped in sensuous patchouli and warm amber.
Top: Magnolia
Heart: Rose
Base: Patchouli
Available in a decorated 50ml Cologne.

ROSE BLUSH
A petal-fresh rose scent. The charm of blushing pink rose petals. Vibrant basil
and a juicy note of lychee add a modern twist to this pretty floral scent,
cocooned in the comforting embrace of white musk.
Top: Basil Grand Vert
Heart: Rose
Base: White Musk
Available in a decorated 50ml Cologne.

THE FULL LIMITED-EDITION COLLECTION
Red Roses Cologne 30ml RRP £55 / €61 / CHF 76
Red Roses Cologne 100ml RRP £107 / €124 / CHF 142
Red Roses Home Candle RRP £52 / €59 / CHF 86
Red Roses Diffuser RRP £68 / €82 / CHF 96
Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense 50ml RRP £90 / €103 / CHF 120
Velvet Rose & Oud Home Candle RRP £52 / €59 / CHF 104
Rose & Magnolia Cologne 50ml RRP £76 / €88 / CHF 94
Rose Blush Cologne 50ml RRP £76 / €88 / CHF 94
Available online and Jo Malone stores and counters from now.

Are you ready for Valentine’s Day? I am with Velvet Rose & Oud! It is such a warm, seductive and captivating scent.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Jo Malone and © Sandra Bauknecht
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DISCLOSURE: I received some of the products to test them.