Perfume Calligraphy Rose

12 reseñas

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• drakecito

  June 6, 2015

  

  A very oriental unisex rose, neither too luminous nor too dark, and above all spicy (myrrh, saffron, etc…). In fact, there are many phases where I barely distinguish the rose note, which is quite noticeable in the opening. It’s not the style I like most, as I generally prefer fresher perfumes, but I have to say that this one has indeed managed to dazzle me, and if you like oriental perfumes, besides the rose, I recommend it wholeheartedly. Perhaps more suitable for colder climates or winter. Also, it can be found at a very good price (around $40 for 100ml, EDP), which, in my opinion, makes it one of the best options currently on the market in terms of value for money. To put a negative spin on it, I’d say that in some of its intermediate phases, the myrrh ‘eats’ a bit of the other notes, resulting in being a bit heavy, and I think it’s the ambergris note that gives it a slight dirty touch, also passing, evolving very correctly towards a sweeter and frankly delicious aspect. Very good sillage with great longevity, easily surpassing 10 hours. I recommend applying few sprays. I’m sure that whoever voted ‘moderate longevity’ and ‘soft sillage’ has never tried this fragrance in their life. 😉 Fantastic!!!

• oscarsh86

  February 3, 2016

  

  Well, as Drakecito says, I subscribe to everything he says. It is undoubtedly a unisex rose and really oriental, above all that, very oriental. In the opening, the rose is very noticeable, but as it dries down, it disappears, well, better said, it mixes perfectly with the other scents of the perfume, becoming quite unnoticeable. The dry-down I notice is quite balsamic, lots of myrrh as Drake says, and one of the notes I also notice quite a bit is saffron. But as I said, everything is very well mixed. In the end, I manage to smell quite a bit of labdanum above all. The performance is quite good, good projection and very good longevity. Without a doubt, I would classify it as unisex and oriented for cold climates.

• oscarsh86

  February 5, 2016

  

  As Drakecito says, I fully agree. It’s a unisex rose with a strong oriental character. At first, the rose dominates, but as it dries down, it blends perfectly with the other notes until it almost disappears. The dry-down is balsamic, featuring lots of myrrh and saffron just as Drake mentioned, all very well integrated. At the end, labdanum really shines. Performance and projection are good, and longevity is excellent. Definitely unisex and best suited for cold climates.

• pedjalazaro

  February 14, 2017

  

  I like it. Great opening with an intense saffroned rose. The strength of the rose blends with the resinous touch of myrrh, the balsamic touch of labdanum incense, and the dirty touch of ambergris and labdanum. Finally, it leaves a resinous, incensed smell, and the rose is barely noticeable. There have been phases that reminded me of PHI, perhaps due to the rose and ambergris, but I see PHI as more floral and this one much more oriental. The ingredients seemed to be of quite high quality and the quality/price ratio is excellent. For autumn and winter. For night. Long-lasting longevity. Moderate sillage.

• pedjalazaro

  February 28, 2017

  

  I like it. Intense saffroned rose opening. The floral power merges with resinous myrrh, balsamic incense, and dirty ambergris, leaving a resinous, incense-heavy dry-down where the rose is barely noticeable. In some phases, it reminded me of PHI due to the rose and ambergris, but I see PHI as more floral and this as much more oriental. High-quality ingredients with an outstanding price-to-performance ratio. Ideal for autumn, winter, and evening wear. Long-lasting longevity and moderate sillage.

• VainillaDulce

  October 26, 2019

  

  This is a perfume with a very sharp rose, with such an Arab air, totally musky and smoky with a beautiful myrrh. Rose Calligraphy will definitely make you stand out in the Western world, because it’s a fragrance that completely sets itself apart, breaks the mold; I love it, it envelops me in an aura of mystery, it’s like rose and incense powders falling on my skin. Saffron also plays a very important role in the evolution, and although the star note on my skin is that notable Turkish rose, around it, myrrh, benzoin, saffron, and musk always have the same weight; it’s impossible to give more weight to one note than another in its background, they all fight for that spot and give the fragrance its special touch. What do I love about this perfume? Everything, absolutely everything, that it keeps moving, makes me feel special, its potency that, even being a fragrance with great performance in terms of longevity and sillage, still doesn’t overwhelm, it becomes an addiction, it’s very pleasant to feel how it envelops every pore of your skin. Totally unisex, of indisputable quality, it’s amazing how with that price you can feel, taste, appreciate, and applaud its quality. It’s always good to step out of your comfort zone and try other paths; those paths might end up enchanting you. Scent 9/10, Longevity 10/10, Projection 10/10.

• jerry drake

  September 15, 2020

  

  A perfume that intrigues, elegant and sensual, with almost niche quality and a designer price. What more could you ask for? The calligraphy, the word, or the stylized text is an ancient art form expressing the latent spirit within the word. Thus, the Aramis Calligraphy perfumes are stylized versions of classic Middle Eastern perfumes, contemporary interpretations that breathe new life into ancient and revered forms. Calligraphy Rose opens with a pleasant initial breath, at once sweet, green, and resinous. Before I could really get my bearings, the fragrance instantly transforms into a thick, moist sauce of honeysuckle and rose, but I hear this with great beauty, elegance, and an extremely noble aromatic character. What a combination. The fragrance feels oriental-gourmand and contemplative at the same time, intense and relaxing. There’s a dance of balsamic and smoky notes mixing with a dusty rose to create oriental reflections. The fragrance becomes deeper over time, as the dark, velvety heart, colored with saffron, takes center stage, trapping your senses in a slightly mystical and mysterious web. Here, oregano, lavender, and saffron skillfully prevent the rose from becoming heavy, giving the perfume a certain lightness. It makes you feel as if you’re enclosed in a protective, comforting, and flexible aura. A warm amber and subtle incense accompany this beautiful proposal (which opens quite strongly) for many hours. In short, a hypnotic and daring fragrance (one of the best I’ve tried in recent times) that manages to maintain a stylized Middle Eastern elegance, at once dark and luminous, sensual and energetic, joyful and melancholic.

• svazquez7

  January 11, 2021

  

  Aramis Calligraphy Rose (2013) was exclusive to Neiman Marcus in the US, but after poor sales and being far from mainstream, it was discontinued recently (don’t be surprised if prices jump to $100+). As the name suggests, rose dominates, but it’s resinous and sometimes feels like jam. This is just a teaser; shortly after, it evolves with lavender, saffron, mostly amber, and a touch of incense that gives it an indescribable aura. The rose quickly loses prominence to blend with lavender and amber. It has good longevity and sillage, elegant and sweet. It brings air to MFK Oud Satin Mood but with less rose, less overwhelming, and much less so! It’s unisex, though I find it leans more feminine; perhaps a note that distances it from true unisex, and although I’m not a fan of that trend, I loved it. Not versatile at all, strictly for formal wear. Never blind buy (even though I did xD) unless you’re familiar with unisex scents, or you’ll regret it. A masterpiece with well-executed ingredients.

• svazquez7

  January 22, 2021

  

  Aramis Calligraphy Rose (2013) was a Neiman Marcus exclusive in the US, but after poor sales and staying away from the mainstream, it was discontinued recently (don’t be surprised if prices skyrocket to $100+). As the name suggests, rose dominates, but it’s resinous and sometimes feels like jam. This is just a teaser; after a while, it evolves with lavender, saffron, mostly amber, and a little incense that gives it an indescribable aura. The rose loses its spotlight within minutes to mix with the lavender and amber. Calligraphy Rose has great longevity and sillage; it’s elegant and sweet. It gives off an air similar to MFK Oud Satin Mood but with less rose, a bit less overwhelming, and BY FAR LESS. Unisex, though it seems more feminine to me; perhaps a note that helps distance it from the unisex trend, which I haven’t been a fan of, yet I absolutely loved it. NOT VERSATILE AT ALL, strictly for formal wear. NEVER buy blind (even though I did xD) if you aren’t familiar with unisex scents, or you’ll regret it. A masterpiece with well-executed ingredients.

• Javirulo

  October 3, 2021

  

  Looking at the notes, I was curious to try an Aramis fragrance that was 100% ‘orientalized’ with saffron, rose, and myrrh… and I have to say, this is superior to any designer rose I’ve ever smelled, and better than some niche perfumes in the same style. The performance is identical: persistent and very potent; it evolves amazingly after several hours. This morning I got on the subway 20 minutes after spraying it three times, and through the mask, I could still feel its full force: both the scent and its evolution. I don’t have a particularly gifted nose, precisely. At first, it hits like a bomb of spices that might make some people grimace, but as hours pass, the rose takes over, and (I swear) there’s also a honeyed tobacco note that I find delicious. At first, it seems like a strictly masculine scent due to its spiciness, but then its true unisex side settles in, with perfectly calibrated sweetness and evident quality. I think it’s in the process of being discontinued, making it a very interesting acquisition if you like these Near Eastern aromas. You can still find it on some websites today, and I suspect that once it disappears completely, it will become a black swan. Cons: I don’t think it’s a mass-appeal scent nor especially versatile. It has a profile similar to other products… Pros: compared to other products that are either of inferior quality or have much higher price tags. But the biggest plus, as is usual with this brand, is the undeniable quality of the scent, and of course its performance: longevity, sillage, and projection above average. A risky but lucky blind buy (the more I say don’t buy blind, the more I do it 😀 ).

• Javirulo

  October 8, 2021

  

  Curious to try an ‘orientalized’ Aramis at 100%: saffron, rose, myrrh… And it’s superior to any designer rose and better than some niche fragrances. Performance is identical: persistent and potent, evolving amazingly hours later. Today I entered the subway 20 minutes after 3 sprays, and even with a mask, the scent and its evolution were noticeable; I don’t have a privileged nose. It detonates a spice bomb at the start that might make people grimace, but over time, the rose and a delicious honeyed tobacco note take over. At first, it seems masculine due to the spices, but then it settles into its unisex side with calibrated sweetness and evident quality. I think it’s being discontinued, so it’s an interesting acquisition if you like Near Eastern scents. Still available on some websites, and once it’s gone, it’ll be a real find. Cons: not a mass-pleaser nor very versatile. Pros: superior quality compared to cheaper or inferior similar products, and Aramis performance (longevity, sillage, projection) above average. Blind buy is risky but lucky (the more I say don’t, the more I do it :D).

• svazquez7

  February 23, 2022

  

  Everyone knows every nose is a world unto itself. I’m a huge fan of 80s powerhouses and love risky fragrances, though I do acknowledge the quality here. I got off to a bad start and gave it several chances, but this time I failed to appreciate it and ended up selling it. That strange note of rose with resins and oregano just threw me off; it was very disconcerting. I absolutely do not recommend buying this blind. I liked it at first, but it turned unpleasant on my nose in the end.