Rogue by Rihanna

It’s basically a Bottega Veneta version with a twist—fruity, flirty, whatever you want to call it, lol. Bottega Veneta with powdered peach juice.

When I first received this perfume (bought blind) over a year ago, I didn’t like it; it was super different from everything I own, reminding me of the Gucci Rush I tried when I was very young and didn’t like. But I put it away. Recently, while looking for other old perfumes, I decided to take it out and give it another chance, and I must say I completely changed my mind. It’s a super unique scent, yes, but every day I find new nuances that make me fall in love with it more until I want to wear it always. It comes out super fresh, almost mentholated, and as it dries, it smells of suede, patchouli, and vanilla, my favorite notes. It feels a bit powdery and sweet, but not cloying; that fascinates me. It smells like an expensive niche fragrance, sumptuously elegant. For the ridiculously low price, it’s spectacular. The only downside is that it doesn’t last as long as I’d like, max 3 to 4 hours, but I apply it on clothes and there, waves of that delicious and distinct scent arrive. It’s unisex and I’d categorize it as a chypre. I don’t recommend buying it blind, but if you do, I think you’ll end up loving it like I do ❤️

For me, it’s Rihanna’s best perfume and one of the ones that jumped on the bandwagon of the Bottega Veneta floral-fruit clones. It opens fruity, slightly citrusy, floral, and sweet but not cloying, typical of lemon blossom. It resembles the original Bottega Veneta, but as it dries down, it’s almost identical to the discontinued Eau de Velours, a sweeter flanker with a rose accord that was also discontinued. As the fruitiness fades, a mentholated and talc-like musk takes over, making it fresh despite being marketed for cold weather; I’ve worn it in summer and it works as long as it’s not too hot. Lasting power and projection are decent. Four sprays last about 2 hours with good projection and fade after around 8. For me, it’s unisex leaning feminine, elegant, and a bit nocturnal, though I think it would be perfect for a confident woman looking for something sober yet different and personality-driven for everyday wear. Pleasant: 7/10 Interesting: 8/10 Versatile: 7/10 Original: 6/10

I absolutely love this perfume; it’s totally my style, smells amazing on my skin, and has great projection and longevity. I already own two more bottles. A friend of mine also wears it and it suits her perfectly; every time she passes by, she leaves an addictive and delicious trail. Honestly, I don’t detect any masculine side at all, though perceptions are very personal.

My Rogue finally arrived today. Let me tell you how to describe this fragrance… The first impression when you spray it feels ‘masculine’… yet at the same time, you catch a slight sweet touch. Then, as it dries on the skin (at least on mine), it feels powdery and suede-like, with a tiny sweet note that confuses things. I really think they nailed it by defining it as unisex because if you’re expecting something very sweet or VERY FEMININE, let me tell you, this is NOT it. It’s really hard to categorize; obviously, I’ll give it a lot of room to discover its true character. NOTE! I’m NOT saying it’s ugly or smells bad; maybe I just expected something different despite researching its notes, but I’m not ruling it out completely. I’d call it a mysterious perfume.

A perfume for life. If I smelled it blind, I wouldn’t say it’s a celebrity scent (though some lately have surprised me) or that it costs five times more. Impeccably elegant, with stunning longevity and sillage. The standout in its dry down is suede, giving it a nocturnal and enigmatic touch, though there’s also a powdery nuance I attribute to rose and cyclamen alongside the musk; for my nose, these are the dominant notes. In short, it’s absolutely worth it and feels like a steal at this price.

Rihanna’s ROGUE: Rihanna’s fragrances never cease to surprise me; she’s found talented experts to design her scents. This is a pleasant surprise and a welcome addition to my collection, high quality with nothing to envy from the high-end. ROGUE made me wonder how fabulous it would be if more celebrity perfumes were this interesting. If I hadn’t read the notes, I wouldn’t have guessed it’s leather and plum. For suede lovers, it’s a great buy. Marketed as a coquettish, seductive oriental with notes of lemon blossom, cyclamen, jasmine, rose, plum, and a base of musk, patchouli, vanilla, and amber. Moderate sillage but extraordinary longevity and very versatile. When I thought Rogue had faded by the end of the day, suddenly I could smell it in the shower; it lingers on the skin. I like it for cold days and spring or summer nights. The perfume is truly unique, the square glass bottle feels solid and expensive, and its gorgeous rose-gold finished box is a joy to use!

I love it for being different and having so much personality. Although you can smell a bit of Gucci Rush (though I prefer that one), what stands out most to me is the leather, even if I don’t usually wear it. I use it to take a break from sweet and vanilla perfumes. I can still smell it when I get home. Always thanks to your reviews.

Another unique fragrance from Rihanna. It smells very particular, like super pleasant and elegant sweet leather, with brutal longevity. I think it’s unisex, but not excessively masculine, very wearable for a woman. I love the 125 ml bottle for using it up. I wouldn’t choose it for romantic dates (I prefer Rebelle or Reb L’Fleur) or to go unnoticed at work. I use it to reaffirm myself, feel secure and independent, go shopping, or visit exhibitions. Maybe more for late afternoon or evening. Scent 9/10 Longevity 8/10 Sillage 8/10 Value 9/10 Versatility 6/10 Packaging 8/10 Would I buy again? Yes

Rihanna’s perfumes continue to surprise me. Rogue is an interesting, well-crafted scent that breaks the mold of her other releases, which tend to be very similar. It’s a deep, sexy, nighttime fragrance with a lot of personality. On my skin, the vanilla, patchouli, and leather really stand out.

At first, it smells like Gucci Rush but more intense. As it dries down, it reminds me of Bottega Venetta. For the price, it’s a steal, especially for autumn. It’s very feminine, perfect for a woman with character, confidence, and passion.

Ugh… I bought it blindly and it disappointed me. Obviously, you shouldn’t buy perfumes this way, but I had a good feeling about it… and I was wrong. It gives me a headache, which is very strange. It doesn’t smell like a women’s perfume; it smells more like mosquito repellent or regular room spray. You can tell it’s not good; it lacks quality. I don’t recommend it.

It smells very leathery, dry, and a bit harsh. It’s feminine without being over the top, but it’s quite subtle on the skin. I liked it, but not enough to buy it. It steers clear of those generic sweet and fruity perfumes, which is good, but it’s not enough to make it truly interesting. Acceptable, but nothing more.

Rich perfume. It reminds me of Nina Ricci’s Decidela in a wild version, mixed with the soft, vanilla-ed Gucci Rush Bravo (that budget-friendly Gucci edition). Great!