The noblest of flowers
Since time has begun, roses have provided endless inspiration to painters, poets, perfumers and botanists. Their many interpretations have rendered this superior, unruly flower as simple yet exceptional, understated yet noble.
Here the queen of flowers is reinvented and enhanced. Rose Rouge dares to enter a new realm of olfactory expression. Composed by nose Julien Rasquinet, this original formula sees the rose bloom among chypre and mouthwatering notes.
Rose petals infused with creativity
Picking roses is an important and painstaking task as this flower requires the greatest of care. They must therefore be harvested by hand. Whether grown in France, Morocco, Bulgaria or India, its sensitivity to any climatic variations makes the rose a rare ingredient and one of the most luxurious components in perfumery.
Julien Rasquinet composed Rose Rouge around two ingredients combining exceptional qualities: voluptuous and naturally fruity Turkish rose essence and the Rose Essential™ note; a combination of the finest rose essences. This singular composition immediately transports us to the heart of the flower recalling the gentle touch of fresh petals on the skin. “I wanted to respect the nobility of these extremely precious ingredients while giving them real modernity,” admits perfumer Julien Rasquinet. “That is why I wanted to pair this bouquet with haughty woods and an unexpected touch of raw cacao.” In the top notes, a frosty wisp of pink peppercorn leads us towards the bouquet heart of Turkish rose and Rose Essential™. Burgundy blackcurrant absolute adds an acidic and subtly sweet aroma. Vetiver and patchouli gradually take hold of this floral profusion to give the rose majestic elegance. On the skin, a hint of bitter cacao echoes the patchouli before melting into musk.
Since it was founded in 1906, Van Cleef & Arpels has embodied the virtuosity of jewellery savoir-faire.
Fuelled by an endlessly renewed inventive spirit, the Maison's excellence has given rise to timeless creations and exceptional techniques: Mystery Set™, Zip necklaces, Poetic Complications® watches, and carefully selected Pierres de Caractère™ gemstones have all revolutionised the jewellery world.
Since it was founded in 1906, Maison Van Cleef & Arpels has continuously worked on exceptional pieces thanks to the masterful skills of its “Golden Hands” and its poetic, enchanting vision of the world. It is in this narrative world that the Maison’s creativity and imagination produce “L’Extraordinaire”.
The fruit of long years’ work and an intense collaboration with automaton maker François Junod, the project also owes its existence to the savoir-faire of the numerous craftsmen who have taken part in its creation.
It was this idea that gave rise to the Maison's new chapter in fragrance, the “Collection Extraordinaire”, a Fragrance Collection reminiscent of its finest High Jewellery pieces/works: a High Perfumery Collection.