James Heeley 2021 Extrait

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Rose Aria

by James Heeley

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James Heeley Rose Aria is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2021, created by James Heeley. Rose Aria opens with Green Notes and Galbanum, settles into a heart of Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Saffron. James Heeley's Rose Aria carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Rose Aria is a divisive green rose, hitting different for everyone. Some find it a fresh, natural garden rose, others a harsh, leathery affair. Definitely one to try before you buy, unless you're a galbanum devotee.
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  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
  • Sweet
  • Soft
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Rose Aria Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Green Notes51%
Galbanum49%
Heartas listed
Rose100%
Baseas listed
Musk31%
Saffron26%
Amber23%
Sandalwood20%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date Sport

With moderate sillage and long-lasting performance, Rose Aria is versatile but its unique green rose profile might be a bit much for a formal setting. It's well-suited for casual day wear, offering a fresh, natural scent that's neither too intrusive nor too fleeting.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Rose Aria opens with a sharp, verdant burst of green notes and galbanum, evoking a fresh-cut stem or even a crisp green apple. This lively, slightly bitter opening soon gives way to the star of the show: a natural, dewy rose. As it settles, a soft musk emerges, intertwining with subtle amber and sandalwood, while a hint of saffron adds an unexpected, slightly leathery warmth to the base.

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