Ballerina No 2
EDP
Les Parfums de Rosine
Statement
Les Parfums de Rosine
A Parisian niche house that builds varied floral, green, gourmand and woody perfumes around the rose.
About Les Parfums de Rosine
Les Parfums de Rosine began in Paris in 1911, when couturier Paul Poiret created a perfume house named for his eldest daughter, Rosine. The original line produced about 30 fragrances before disappearing during the economic disruption of the Great Depression. Poiret's house was among the early French couture-linked perfume businesses, connecting fragrance with a broader fashion and decorative-arts identity.
Marie-Hélène Rogeon revived the name in 1991 at the Palais Royal in Paris. Her family history is closely tied to the original house: her grandfather, a perfumer and plant specialist, created fragrances for Poiret. The modern brand therefore combines a documented historical link with a distinctly rose-centred creative brief rather than treating rose as a single fixed style.
Its catalogue explores rose through contrasting materials and structures, including green and citrus effects, spice, tea, chocolate, incense, woods, amber, musk and vanilla. Examples include Diabolo Rose with peppermint, tomato leaf and mate; Rose Praline with dark chocolate, rose absolute and lapsang souchong tea; and Rose Kashmirie with saffron, rose, myrrh, sandalwood and vanilla. The result is a niche house best suited to users who want multiple interpretations of rose, from fresh and leafy to gourmand, spicy or resinous.
At a Glance
The Brand
Founded
1911
Founder
Paul Poiret
Country
France
Category
Niche
Scent Personality
Worth It?
Scent DNA
Rose floral
green floral
woody
amber
gourmand
- Rose is the consistent organising theme, but the house treats it through contrasting supporting materials rather than repeating one formula
- Its fragrances commonly shift the flower toward green freshness, tea, gourmand facets, spice, incense, amber or woods
Typical Performance
Longevity
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Positioning
A niche, premium house known for rose floral compositions.
How It Compares
- → More rose-centric than Diptyque
- → Generally less experimental than Miller Harris
- → More concentrated and niche-positioned than Jo Malone London
- → Softer and less opulent than Amouage
Who It's For
Best For
- Rose-focused fragrance wardrobes
- Niche perfume collectors
- Wearers who prefer varied interpretations of one central theme
- Floral scents with tea, spice, chocolate or incense accents
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Clear and consistent rose identity
- Wide range of rose interpretations
- Interesting contrasts such as chocolate, tea, tomato leaf and incense
- Strong historical link to early French couture perfumery
Weaknesses
- The rose focus can feel repetitive to people who do not enjoy rose
- Availability may be narrower than mainstream designer brands
- Performance can vary across individual fragrances
- Premium pricing reduces value for casual sampling
Brand Evolution
The original house was established by Paul Poiret in 1911 and later disappeared from the market. Marie-Hélène Rogeon reintroduced Les Parfums de Rosine in 1991, initially with fragrances created by François Robert. The modern direction retains the house's rose identity while widening it with citrus, herbs, tea, chocolate, spice, incense, woods and amber.
Quick Verdict
A focused niche house for people who genuinely want rose in many forms. Its identity is distinctive, but the narrow floral theme and premium pricing limit its appeal for shoppers seeking broad stylistic variety.
Les Parfums de Rosine Perfumes
Favourite - easy to wear anywhere · Statement - bold & distinctive · Acquired - bold, for fewer occasions