The rose des vents is the compass rose on a navigator chart, and the fragrance is named for it. Where eLVes treats rose as a statement, this one treats it as a breeze: petals rather than oil, air rather than density. It is the rose for people who have always found rose perfumes too much.
Why you will love this soft rose perfume
Rose fragrances fail in two directions, either sharp and vinegary or thick and sweet. Rose des Vents avoids both by keeping everything light. The flower is fresh and just picked, there is a powdery iris quality underneath it, and a pale wood base holds it up without adding weight. It is very easy to live with.
- Fresh petal rose rather than concentrated rose oil
- A powdery iris undertone keeps it soft and modern
- Light enough for daytime and hot weather, which few roses manage
- Five to seven hours on skin with a gentle, close trail
- A good first rose fragrance if you have disliked them before
- Refillable bottle
- Composed by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud in Grasse
The scent
It opens with rose at its lightest, green at the stem and dewy rather than jammy. Within the hour a soft powdery quality comes through underneath, cool and slightly dry. The base is pale wood and a whisper of musk. It never darkens or sweetens; it simply thins gently over the day until it reads as clean skin.
Who it is for
Women who want rose without drama, and anyone building a wardrobe of light daytime fragrances. It suits spring, work, warm weather and anyone who prefers to smell subtle. It also layers beautifully under heavier oud or amber fragrances if you want to soften them.
How to use it
Three or four sprays, since this is a light composition and will not overwhelm. Apply to the neck, wrists and hair if you like. Because it is delicate, keep it away from heat and sunlight, which will dull the rose quickly.
Key details
- Fragrance family: floral, powdery, rose
- Key notes: rose petals, iris, pale woods
- Concentration: eau de parfum
- Perfumer: Jacques Cavallier Belletrud
- Bottle: refillable
- Suitable for men and women
- Sourced and sold by Jmaloo as an independent retailer. Jmaloo is not an authorised Louis Vuitton stockist.
Size
100 ml
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