Brecourt 2012 EDP

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Rosa Gallica

by Émilie Bouge

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Brecourt Rosa Gallica is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Émilie Bouge. Rosa Gallica opens with Pink Pepper and Incense, settles into a heart of Rose and Myrrh, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Ebony, and Ambergris. Brecourt's Rosa Gallica carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Divisive and bold, Rosa Gallica is a love-it-or-hate-it rose. If you're after a dark, woody, incense-laced floral that leans masculine for some, this might just be your holy grail. Others find it dated or synthetic.
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  • Feminine
  • Elegant
  • Woody
  • Warm
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Rosa Gallica Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Incense53%
Pink Pepper47%
Heartas listed
Rose65%
Myrrh35%
Baseas listed
Ebony36%
Cashmere Wood34%
Ambergris30%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With its eternal longevity and enormous sillage, Rosa Gallica is too potent for most office environments. It shines on dates and formal occasions where its dark, complex rose can make a statement, and is generally too heavy for sport or everyday casual wear.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Rosa Gallica opens with a punch of spicy pink pepper and mystical incense, setting a complex stage for the floral heart. Soon, a rich, dark rose emerges, interwoven with the resinous, balsamic depth of myrrh. As it settles, warm cashmere wood and the deep, dry scent of ebony provide a robust foundation, all lifted by a hint of salty ambergris, creating a powerful, long-lasting aroma.

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