21 community ratings

Elephant & Roses

2015UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

6.9/ 10

Community score
21 ratings

Maria Candida Gentile Elephant & Roses is a unisex scent that sets rose, jasmine and osmanthus against the green, slightly bitter edge of thyme and costus.

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How does it perform?

From 20 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.7 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.1 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.4 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

71% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Powdery

What does Elephant & Roses smell like?

It opens with osmanthus, thyme and costus, fresh and green. The heart brings ambergris, rose and jasmine for a floral softness, then Java vetiver, sandalwood and animalic notes settle it onto an earthy, woody, powdery base. Sweet, fruity and spicy touches stay behind the chypre character.

Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the vote count is small, so treat these as tentative. Being unisex, it reads comfortably on both men and women. Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds and Sapphires (Eau de Toilette) and Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Rose Opulente have a close profile.