Rose Amira by Guerlain

I bought it on sale and in installments after testing it twice in the perfumery and deciding not to open it, continuing to try other scents. What luck that I did! It’s pleasant and interesting, but I feel it doesn’t justify the price. It’s based on Bulgarian rose and incense. It brings me distant memories of Amouage’s Epic, except that Epic lasts longer, has more nuances, and is much darker; Rose Amira isn’t dark at all. I love the initial honeyed rose opening, but then it falls short, both in longevity (I’m not sure if it reaches 6 hours on my skin) and in harmony. It’s not bad, but at almost $350 in Argentina, it didn’t seem worth it, even with the discount. I returned it and took an Eau de Merveilles I wanted and a Versense on sale; now it’s truly worth the note. Side note: Patchouli Ardent is a beauty; I didn’t buy it because it felt too formal for my current activities. Coincidentally, they share notes with Rose Amira (rose-patchouli accord), though one goes floral and the other woody.

The Rose Amira bottle promises warmth and density, but upon application, it surprises: it refreshes. It’s like a recent shower, clean skin, and steam in the air, and the best part is that this sensation lasts. The rose is beautiful, delicate yet firm, and that freshness (which I imagine comes from musk, patchouli, and incense) makes it intimate, like a well-kept secret. I was thinking of Santal Royal, but this feels more versatile to me. I’ll definitely use it a lot. If you have the chance to grab several from this collection, don’t hesitate: the layering promises combinations that touch on the unexpected.

A rose without sweetness, super realistic, and with the incense it becomes addictive. Guerlain always saves the day. It’s not groundbreaking, but it’s top-tier and high quality. The longevity is nuclear: two sprays and two days later, even with showers included, it’s still clinging to the skin without losing its edge. The entire Guerlain range is a daily staple.

A rose that is not sweet at all, super realistic, which combined with incense results in an addictive wonder. Guerlain always saves us. It’s nothing new, but it’s great and high quality. The longevity is nuclear: two sprays on the wrist and two days later, with showers in between, it’s still clinging to the skin without a care. The entire Guerlain range is perfect.

A large bouquet of roses, the scent is intense but not annoying, exquisitely intense, filling the space where you stand, empowering, stealing the senses. From the red bottle, it seems like a magic potion. It’s for falling in love with yourself.