Olfactive Studio Rose Shot, photo by Elena Cvjetkovic©

Perfumes are angels: they have no gender, but they have a soul.“ – Olfactive Studio

In these times that shift habits and bring changes to everything we might have considered granted, I look for beauty in detail. Small things, little moments, ones that might seem irrelevant in the greater scheme of things, those that might pass unnoticed and yet the same ones that bring a smile, and make me feel better. Paying attention to the little things in life, those fleeting moments that might seem insignificant, or taken for granted is like taking a photo of a moment in time. And when you stop, focus and give your time and attention to little things, their beauty can make you smile, and that one second in time can turn into a force that can lead to the bigger picture of happiness!

 

Photo by Michelyn the last of autumn roses/ October 26,2020 ©

A single gesture of kindness, a right word said at the right time, an act of understanding and accepting, a smile in complete strangers eyes, the first whiff of a beloved perfume in the morning, a familiar scent on your pillow before you fall asleep, a drop of rain sliding down the still bright pink petal of the last Autumn rose standing: little things that are unique because even if you see them happening again, they shall never be exactly the same. Little moments full of beauty, zoomed in and captured by single shots of our senses, ones that make all the difference because they change us, and by changing us they change how we relate to the world surrounding us, and by changing the way we relate to the outer world, we change the world. Little moments that matter, even if you don’t post them on social media. And if you do, you just might change somebody else’s moment of a day.

 

Celine Verleure and  Dominique Ropion (they  worked together on 1996’s Modern Masterpiece Kenzo Jungle Elephant) via Celine Verleure

It’s the beauty of a moment captured in time that inspired the creation of Rose Shot, and the new Sepia Trilogy by Olfactive Studio: (the first trio of these 20% Extrait de Parfums (Vanilla Shot, Leather Shot, Chypre Shot is created by Bertrand Duchafour, and inspired the Land Art Landscapes by photographer Martin Hill).

Photo by Ermano at Esxence 2019©

The three new fragrances presented during Esxence Milano 2019, and recently released are Olfactive Studio Iris Shot, Violet Shot (both Ida Meister reviewed here), and Rose Shot – all inspired by Roberto Greco photographs, and signed by Master Parfumer Dominique Ropion. The artistic cross-pollination we are witnessing here is fascinating by itself: when a top-notch creative director in perfumery – Celine Verleure, a Master of Flowers perfumer, and an exceptional photographer (and a herbalist) unite their forces, art begets art, and this new perspective breathes life into the classic perfumery notes!

 

 Collection Sepia Rose Shot, photo by Roberto Greco©

Olfactive Studio Rose Shot is a dichotomy of light and dark, youthfulness and ripeness, freshness, and depth. Observe the details: drops of dew gliding down the sepal of the flower are shiny pearls that pulse with light in the opening of the fragrance. Their lemony hues are slightly green and piquant and blending seamlessly with pink pepper, bitter without turning sour. The image reflected resembles the dainty and pointed outer parts of the flower that enclose petals, hugging them closely while elevating the bud at the same time.

 

Inside a Rose, photo edited by Elena Cvjetkovic

The texture of the rose reveals itself in many layers of the ruffled structure and folds that petals create, softened by an inner floral-milky and creamy glow, vivid and luscious like the innermost heart of a rose – that tender spot with clusters of anthers that all the petals curve around, hiding and protecting it. It’s a lush cocoon that pulls you in and envelops you fully, protective and comforting at the same time.  And as in a reverse motion to anthesis, this powerful opening of the flower bud once the sensitivity of the tender parts of a rose has been exposed, the scent unfurls rich facets of a full-blooded Turkish rose of a captivating, and ever so subtly elegant allure. The heart of Olfactive Studio Rose Shot is delicious yet with a fine balance of bitter and peppery tones, smoothed out by lactones. It’s delicious but without prominent sweetness, with an air of refreshing youthfulness.  It feels like someone extremely good looking and unaware of their beauty or all the attention they attract, unpretentiously radiant, and sensual at the same time.

 

Detail of a Rose, photo edited by Elena Cvjetkovic

And when you begin to think that there’s no end to this moment captured in time, you’ll feel soft woody tones, tiny and swirling wisps of smoke, and a suggestion of wet, mossy earth. Many hours later, because M. Ropion – one of the most talented perfumers alive –  who is also well known for the sillage and longevity of the perfumes he creates… the trail of fragrance becomes muskier, with cleaner nuances that linger on.

 

Olfactive Studio Rose Shot, photo by Elena Cvjetkovic©

Olfactive Studio Rose Shot is youthful, refreshing, and elegant at the same time – a fragrance with power, but not the kind that intimidates, a wholesome experience that’s impressive and still very easy to wear; a worthy addition to the wonderful Sepia Collection

Notes: Italian Bergamot, Manila Elemi, Madagascar Pink Pepper, Turkish Rose Essence, White Flowers Lactones, Atlas Cedarwood, Wood Mosses, Paraguay Guaiac Wood.

Elena Cvjetkovic, Editor and Author of The Plum Girl

Disclaimer: A 100 ml bottle of Rose Shot was kindly sent to me by Olfactive Studio for my consideration. Opinions and feelings are – as always – of my own.

Rose Shot 100 ml Bottle, Extrait de Parfum, photo by Elena

Thanks to the generosity of Olfactive Studio, we have a 100 ml bottle ($275) of  Sepia Rose Shot for one registered reader from EU/Great Britain, US, and Canada (you must register on our site or your comment will not count). To be eligible, please tell us what you enjoyed about Elena’s review, if you have tried  or have a favorite Olfactive Studio fragrance and where you live.  Draw closes 10/30/2020

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Photos: Elena Cvjetkovic, Olfactive Studio, Roberto Greco, Ermano Picco and Michelyn Camen©

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