Roses Greedy

I absolutely love this one. I use rosewater every day on my skin, and this reminds me of that, to an extent. Imagine rosewater that's very sweet (I wouldn't say it's gourmand but it's still quite sweet), moderately musky, and earthy. Those who are familiar with the classic Mancera white musk will still smell it here. It's iconic, at this point, because it's sort of the foundation of their fragrances. The scent is not the strongest Mancera that I've ever smelled, but it's no slouch. It's a strong and somewhat mature musky rose floral. It reminds me of vintage perfumes from the 80s and 90s a bit. It has that je ne sais quoi "perfumey" quality that's reminiscent of strong florals, musk, and a characteristic that might remind someone of bubbly champagne. It's quite feminine and timeless. I can't pinpoint where I've smelled something similar to this, but it reminds me of scents I've smelled all throughout my life. I remember times when women walked by me when I was a little girl in the 90s, smelling of sweet florals, and I'd exclaim that they smelled very pretty. Ultimately, this isn't a very revolutionary scent, but it's very pretty. It's nostalgic, has great longevity and projection, and is one of my favorite rose fragrances. It walks a thin line between being a fresh fragrance and being a heavier evening fragrance. It sits somewhere in the middle. It's not fresh enough to be a light and airy freshie, but it's not heavy enough to warrant being confined strictly to colder weather and formal occasions. Because of this, I find it to be quite versatile. It's definitely an easy reach for me.

I purchased this perfume as a blind buy and as far as the fragrance notes and the overall smell, I was very pleased. The rose is soft and sharp at the same time, if that makes sense. It's not overpowering and it's very easy to wear. I would definitely consider this a safe blind buy for those who might be on the fence. As my first Mancera fragrance, I wanted to start off easy since I've heard that Montale's fragrance can be pretty intense. This one, however, was underwhelming in the longevity and sillage department as far as I'm concerned. Perhaps I set my expectations too high because it isn't weak by any means but I guess I was just expecting beast mode. All things considered, I'm very happy with my purchase, especially for the price I paid for the 4 oz bottle. I can see myself reaching for this quite frequently since it's suitable for the approaching warmer temperatures. I'll definitely have my eye out (or nose, shall I say) for my next Montale fragrance.

I think I might like this more than Roses Vanille; the musk in the base isn't quite as nuclear-strength, although it still has the distinctive Mancera/Montale DNA if you're looking for it. The rose is pink and candied, a cross between a rosewater gourmand fragrance and an upscale bathroom freshener. Sorry--that sounds more insulting than I mean it to sound, but this is a strong, somewhat synthetic-smelling rose scent, bolstered and sweetened by slightly indolic jasmine over an amber/benzoin/white musk base. It's way stronger than most people realize; I think most people go anosmic to the Mancera/Montale musks, and that's when they're in danger of overspraying. I ordered a purse-spray decant of Roses Greedy, and I'm sure it will be enough for me. I already have Roses Vanille and Intense Roses Musk, so I'm probably set for the next forever.

I've been on the hunt for a new rose scent, and what sold me on purchasing a tester of this one was someone below saying it smells just like the OG Juicy Couture perfume. OG Juicy was the first "big girl" perfume I ever owned (gifted to me in middle school) and to this day, I haven't smelled anything like it. What a treat - it truly does smell the same. I really dislike white florals and although I do smell the jasmine in here, it's not overpowering as there's so many other notes that come in to play here. This is not a straightforward rose-centered perfume if that's what you're looking for, but it's playful, sexy, feminine, and good for all seasons!

I love this. It really takes over a room and you don't need much to do that. Lasts for hours. I got 8 hours yesterday. The blend works so well with my body chemistry. My nose picks up mostly the rose, coconut, musk, benzoin and pink pepper. About halfway through the wear I start picking up the amber as well. The fruits just give it a sweetness that balances everything. The rose reminds me of the one in Roses Vanille. It's gorgeous on me and doesn't smell like anything else I have. My husband asked to wear it today because he loved the scent trail it left in the bedroom after I left for church yesterday