L'Orchestre Parfum 2017 EDP

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Rose Trombone

by Amélie Bourgeois , Anne-Sophie Behaghel

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L'Orchestre Parfum Rose Trombone is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Amélie Bourgeois and Anne-Sophie Behaghel. Rose Trombone opens with Rose, settles into a heart of Vanilla and Pear, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Rum. L'Orchestre Parfum's Rose Trombone carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a divisive rose, make no mistake. For some, it's a luscious, jammy, boozy dream; for others, it's a sickly sweet, soapy disappointment. Try before you buy, unless you're feeling adventurous.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Sweet
  • Clean
  • Feminine
  • Romantic
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Rose Trombone Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rose100%
Heartas listed
Pear52%
Vanilla48%
Baseas listed
Rum37%
Musk35%
Sandalwood28%

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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold and sweet profile, with a strong projection, isn't ideal for the office. However, the sensual and romantic notes make it perfect for a date night, and it can carry a sophisticated formal event too. It's too heavy for casual daytime wear and utterly unsuitable for sport.

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
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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 Trombone opens with a bold, almost syrupy rose, sweet and jammy, immediately joined by a juicy, bright pear. As it develops, a creamy vanilla softens the edges, and a gentle booziness from the rum emerges, adding a touch of narcotic warmth. The dry-down reveals a clean, soft musk and a grounding sandalwood, creating a surprisingly sophisticated close.

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Where to buy

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