Rose de Taif

Perris Monte Carlo · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2013

≈ $140 · 50ml · approx. retail

Rose de Taif is a soliflore built around Taif rose from Saudi Arabia, blended with Damask rose over musk, with a citrus-and-spice opening of geranium, lemon and nutmeg. It is part of the De Grasse rose-note pairing alongside the house's own Rose de Mai.

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Best for

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