Rose et Marius 2017 EDP

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Une Flânerie Sous l'Oratoire

by Patrick Bodifée

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Rose et Marius Une Flânerie Sous l'Oratoire is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Patrick Bodifée. Une Flânerie Sous l'Oratoire opens with Pink Pepper and Incense, settles into a heart of Geranium and Mimosa, and dries down to a base of Chili, Rosewood, and Clean Musk. Rose et Marius's Une Flânerie Sous l'Oratoire carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

A truly unique incense that's a quiet contemplative gem for those who want a clean spiritual experience, not a smoky church. It's surprisingly clear and balanced, though some find the performance a bit too subtle for the price.
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  • Subtle
  • Calm
  • Elegant
  • Fresh
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Une Flânerie Sous l'Oratoire 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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate sillage and clean, understated character make it highly suitable for office and casual settings where it won't overwhelm. While it has a sophisticated edge, it's perhaps too subtle for a grand formal event and not playful enough for a date, while sport is a definite no.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

Une Flânerie Sous l'Oratoire opens with a bright, peppery incense, immediately clear and surprisingly light for the note. It moves into a delicate floral heart where the soft powder of mimosa meets the green, slightly rosy facets of geranium, keeping everything airy. The dry down introduces a gentle warmth from chili and rosewood, grounded by a clean, almost silvery musk that maintains that spiritual, refined feel throughout. This isn't a heavy, brooding incense, but a luminous, almost ethereal rendition.

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