Rogue Perfumery 2022 EDP

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Rostracto

by Manuel Cross

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Rogue Perfumery Rostracto is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Manuel Cross. Rostracto opens with Artemisia, settles into a heart of Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Benzoin, and Canadian Fir Balsam. Rogue Perfumery's Rostracto carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a wildcard. Rostracto kicks off with a divisive, almost abrasive opening, then settles into an unusual but captivating woody-rose that's proven to be a love-it-or-hate-it affair. Truly unique, but definitely not a safe blind buy.
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Rostracto Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Portrait of a Lady by Frédéric Malle
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Artemisia100%
Heartas listed
Rose100%
Baseas listed
Benzoin25%
Canadian Fir Balsam25%
Cedar25%
Musk25%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

Its moderate projection and longevity make it versatile for some casual wear, and unique enough for a date if you want to stand out. However, the strong, sometimes 'prickly' opening and 'gothic' nature would likely be too much for an office or formal setting, and it has no sporty application.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Rostracto opens with a bold, almost medicinal blast of woody and aromatic notes, sharpened by artemisia and fir resin. This initial intensity mellows into a surprisingly dry, abstract rose, interwoven with the lingering green bitterness and the soft hum of musk and cedar, creating an unconventional, slightly melancholic aura. It's a journey from a thorny, wild exterior to a subtly complex, dried rose heart.

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