37 community ratings

Rose Poetique

2018UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.7/ 10

Community score
37 ratings

Manos Gerakinis Rose Poetique is a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent that pairs damask rose with saffron, raspberry and vanilla, and it suits spring and autumn, relaxed days and evenings out best.

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How does it perform?

From 36 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.6 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.8 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

86% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous

What does Rose Poetique smell like?

Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, then winter, with summer a distant last. Leisure, night out and evening are the occasions that lead. It reads mostly feminine to voters, though it is also treated as unisex.

The top notes are saffron, raspberry and rhubarb; the heart brings together labdanum, damask rose and vanilla. In the base, musk, cashmere wood, patchouli and sandalwood give it a woody, resinous, oriental footing. Fruity sweetness softens the rose while the spice stays in the background.