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Rose Ishtar

by Rania Jouaneh

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RANIA J Rose Ishtar is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Rania Jouaneh. Rose Ishtar opens with Bergamot and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Heliotrope. RANIA J's Rose Ishtar carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Rose Ishtar is a modern, natural-smelling rose that balances sweetness with earthy depth. It's surprisingly versatile, though some find it a bit too subtle, and others absolutely adore its unique, meditative drydown.
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Rose Ishtar Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for close encounters like dates or casual wear without being overwhelming. While generally relaxed, its sophisticated rose heart can also work for less stuffy formal events, but it's probably too subtle for big occasions.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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 Ishtar opens with a bright, tart burst of bergamot and blackcurrant, setting the stage for the star- a rich, natural rose that's both jammy and slightly green. As it settles, creamy sandalwood and powdery heliotrope emerge, intertwined with a clean, earthy patchouli. The base leaves a cozy trail of vanilla and a soft, deer-like musk.

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