31 community ratings

Rrose Sélavy

2016UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.1/ 10

Community score
31 ratings

Maria Candida Gentile Rrose Sélavy is a fresh, floral unisex scent that sets Michèle Meilland rose, Turkish rose and May rose against green stems.

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How does it perform?

From 25 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

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.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Michèle Meilland rose

Turkish rose May rose

Heart notesfirst few hours

Rose

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Green stems

Rose leaf

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Powdery

What does Rrose Sélavy smell like?

Rrose Sélavy lasts well and projects at a moderate level, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, though autumn is close behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, and it also fits the office or a night out. The largest share of votes calls it feminine, but a good number see it as classic or masculine.

Three kinds of rose open the scent, and rose carries the heart. Green stems and rose leaf at the base keep it cool and leafy. A fresh, citrusy lift runs through it, while spice, a woody backdrop and a light powdery touch soften the rose.