Maison Francis Kurkdjian A La Rose EDP

Description

À La Rose, launched in 2014, is Maison Francis Kurkdjian's rose soliflore for women, a composition built to showcase the note itself rather than bury it under other accords. Perfumer Francis Kurkdjian pairs Bulgarian Damascena rose with Turkish rose and a citrusy bergamot-lemon opening, finished with a soft, musky cedarwood base. The fragrance draws its inspiration from Vigée-Le Brun's famous portrait of Marie Antoinette.

It's a fresh, powdery rose rather than a jammy or overtly sweet one, closer to a rose garden than a rose dessert.

Scent Character

• Rose/Floral: 40%
• Citrus: 25%
• Powdery (Violet): 20%
• Musk/Woody: 15%

Translation: a fresh, true-to-rose fragrance with a citrus lift and a soft musky-cedar finish.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Calabrian Bergamot, Californian Lemon

Heart: Bulgarian Damascena Rose, Turkish Rose, Violet, Magnolia

Base: Cedarwood, Musk

Performance

An Eau de Parfum built on a musk-and-cedar base, À La Rose offers moderate-to-good longevity with a soft sillage that stays close to the skin, a refined rather than loud rose.

Best Occasions & Season

A daytime fragrance for spring and summer, versatile enough for business, leisure, and everyday wear.

Concentration & Provenance

Eau de Parfum, created by Francis Kurkdjian for Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Paris, launched in 2014.

Try Before You Commit

Not sure a true rose soliflore is for you? Start with a 1mL sample ($8.99), or try a 5mL ($34.99) or 10mL ($58.99) decant first.

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FAQ

What does À La Rose smell like? A true rose fragrance: Bulgarian and Turkish rose over bergamot and lemon, settling into violet, musk, and cedar.

Is there a men's version? Yes. L'Homme À La Rose (also in this catalog) is MFK's masculine rose composition.

Is it sweet? No. It's fresh and powdery rather than gourmand or overly sweet.

Who created it? Francis Kurkdjian, the house's founder.