Van Cleef and Arpels Collection Extraordinaire Rose Rouge - Eau de Parfum Unisex Fragrance

The noblest of flowers Since time has begun, roses have provided endless inspiration to painters, poets, perfumers and botanists. Their many interpretations have rendered this superior, unruly flower as simple yet exceptional, understated yet noble. Here the queen of flowers is reinvented and enhanced. Rose Rouge dares to enter a new realm of olfactory expression. Composed by nose Julien Rasquinet, this original formula sees the rose bloom among chypre and mouthwatering notes. Rose petals infused with creativity Picking roses is an important and painstaking task as this flower requires the greatest of care. They must therefore be harvested by hand. Whether grown in France, Morocco, Bulgaria or India, its sensitivity to any climatic variations makes the rose a rare ingredient and one of the most luxurious components in perfumery. Julien Rasquinet composed Rose Rouge around two ingredients combining exceptional qualities: voluptuous and naturally fruity Turkish rose essence and the Rose Essential™ note; a combination of the finest rose essences. This singular composition immediately transports us to the heart of the flower recalling the gentle touch of fresh petals on the skin. “I wanted to respect the nobility of these extremely precious ingredients while giving them real modernity,” admits perfumer Julien Rasquinet. “That is why I wanted to pair this bouquet with haughty woods and an unexpected touch of raw cacao.” In the top notes, a frosty wisp of pink peppercorn leads us towards the bouquet heart of Turkish rose and Rose Essential™. Burgundy blackcurrant absolute adds an acidic and subtly sweet aroma. Vetiver and patchouli gradually take hold of this floral profusion to give the rose majestic elegance. On the skin, a hint of bitter cacao echoes the patchouli before melting into musk.