Novellista 2022 EDP

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Rose Chant

by Alex Lee

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Novellista Rose Chant is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Alex Lee. Rose Chant opens with Rose, Iris, and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Jasmin Sambac, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Novellista's Rose Chant carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A divisive but enchanting take on rose, Rose Chant has a love-it-or-hate-it quality. Fans adore its multi-faceted, natural rose garden feel, while others find the sweet dry-down a bit too much for their taste. It's a journey, not just a destination.
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  • Romantic
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Modern
  • Warm
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Rose Chant Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rose47%
Iris29%
Cinnamon24%
Heartas listed
Jasmin Sambac100%
Baseas listed
Musk36%
Sandalwood34%
Cedar31%

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 Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate performance and romantic character make it ideal for dates and more intimate casual settings, but it's not so overwhelming as to be unsuitable for the office. The deep rose and woody notes lend themselves to slightly more dressed-up occasions, though it lacks the sharp freshness 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

Other declarable allergens

  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • 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 Chant opens with a fresh, almost dewy blast of rose, supported by the delicate, powdery touch of iris and a hint of warm cinnamon. This vibrant floral heart soon deepens, allowing the rich sweetness of jasmine sambac to mingle with the rose. The dry-down settles into a comforting, woody embrace of cedar and sandalwood, softened by a clean, musky base.

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