Novellista 2020 Edp

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Rouge Privé

by Émilie Bouge

Novellista Rouge Privé is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Émilie Bouge. Rouge Privé opens with Rose, Bergamot, and Lemon, settles into a heart of Peony and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Musk, and Benzoin. Novellista's Rouge Privé carries an Acquired verdict, a rose-led wear.

This one's a proper marmite scent - you'll either adore its jammy, sensual rose with a creamy, warm base, or you'll find it pungent, sour, and oddly beer-like. Definitely not a blind buy, but for those who get it, it's a 'femme fatale' in a bottle.
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Romantic
  • Cozy
  • Elegant
Rouge Privé Eau de Parfum bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 15%
Floral 29%
Fruity 1%
Green 6%
Sweet 17%
Warm 5%
Woody 17%
Earthy 20%
Animalic 9%
Fresh 18%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and intense, warm rose accord make it too dominant for the office. However, its seductive and luxurious profile is perfect for dates and evening events, with some finding it versatile enough for daily wear given its average longevity.

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About

Opens with an intense burst of fresh, juicy rose, brightened by a hint of citrus from bergamot and lemon. This vibrant floral heart gracefully deepens into a more complex, almost gothic rose, where sweet peony mingles with earthy patchouli. The dry down is a seductive blend of warm, balsamic benzoin, clean musk, and grounding vetiver, creating a creamy, honeyed richness that lingers.