Pistachio Almond Rose

Pistachio Almond Rose opens like a bakery. Pistachio and almond come first, buttery and cakey, with sugar and cream behind them and a faint boozy edge that several wearers pick up. Rose arrives alongside, and how much of it you notice depends on the skin: one wearer finds it a gentle complement, others find it strong enough to take over. After about half an hour the sweetness settles and the base shows. Suede and leather give it a darker backbone, with cardamom, patchouli and amber adding warmth, and a little maple and vanilla keeping the sugar in the picture. Some wearers find the dry-down turns powdery, and one says it became more masculine as it dried. A few others find an underlying note they cannot stomach, so a sample first is a sensible step. The scent is noticeable. Wearers describe strong sillage and long wear, although the brand itself says short to medium, and one reviewer finds the nut notes fade quickly while the rose lingers into the evening. It is not a quiet skin scent, and it suits colder months and evenings far better than hot days. For wearers who enjoy nutty gourmands with a floral turn, it offers something fairly unusual at an indie price. It is made by hand by Juliet Rose, who describes it as unisex and suited to ages twenty and over.