By Val, the Cookie Queen
.rozy. is the fifth creation in Vero Profumo’s unique collection. Vero Kern has fulfilled a long-cherished wish with her own unique interpretation of a rose scent. It is a tribute to Anna Magnani, the great Italian actress, who played Serafina Delle Rose in the movie “The Rose Tattoo”, a drama written by Tennessee Williams in 1955.
Rozy was created by Vero Kern in 2014 and includes notes of Rose d’Orient, lilac, peaches, passionfruit, honey and sandalwood. Rozy will be available from May 2014.
I have been wearing the .rozy. EdP for a week now.
It opens with a burst of rose and peaches that is so innocent that you can only smile in glee.
peach blossom at the in-laws garden
But hot on the tracks of this seemingly virtuous haze, comes lilac, sweet peaches and the ever suggestive passion fruit. It has now become lascivious. Which means to incite or evoke lust.
If that is not enough, there is still the long, slow, teasing, drydown. Honey, with just a hint of sandalwood. Not the sharp, indecent honey of Onda, but whipped, creamy honey. You know the kind? Also known as honey fondant or spun honey. It is so soft and beautiful on the skin you need time to realize the eroticism of it.
I am in love with this.
“I did not want to just imitate the scent of a rose such as we find in nature, always garnished with the same notes or even with oud, as is the current trend. This scent is supposed to be the rosy playback for the secrecy, the vibrancy, and the divine in the rose. The rose is the flower of virgins and women, but also of vice and prostitution.
Thorns and roses symbolize the ambivalence of love and sorrow – the drama of finite love.”– Vero Kern
I spritzed the last of it in the shop today as I prepared to go deliver cookies. (I don’t usually spray perfume in the shop, but I was pushed for time.) My husband came out as I was about to drive away, banged on the car window and said “Don’t spray that
perfume in here again, it’s supposed to be a bike shop and it like smells like a bordello.”
I drove away smiling as he rarely compliments me on my perfume.
From a distance it appears innocent enough, but come closer at your own risk.
Val and Vero in Milan
Editor’s Note: I can’t help but butt in at the end. I was a bit taken aback by Val’s husband’s reaction, but judging from Val’s smiling face in the end, it was a good thing. 🙂
I have tried Rozy myself for a few days now and I will add my own perspective in a review eventually. Such big releases warrant as many reviews and points of view as possible.
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He He he Val, I can just see Christian doing that to you with a mock fierce look on his face. He can’t be too worried about it not smelling like a bike shop when you bake your cookies in there.
Give him a huge hug from us.
Oh, and lovely review too.
Portia xx
Hugs given. I usually hide in the dark cupboard in the back of the shop …….. xxx
Lovely Val! This sounds beautiful. Xo
It really is. Very Vero. I´ll bring you a few drops, literally.
This has quickly been added to my wishlist. 🙂
Why not? It is definitely one to investigate. Serenely beautiful, if not too innocent!!
It sounds like it could become the first V.K. parfum I might like ! Curious.
Hi LJG! There is no doubt that it is Vero, but it is very accessible and perhaps a little softer than the others. It´s creamy. Can´t wait to try it out in hot weather. xxx
Thanks Val for your Rozy impressions!
I liked the perfume when I smelled it at the exhibition in Milan but I guess Ann Gerard Rose Cut was better for me. Something good for everyone
I say whatever works for you!! xxxx
Oh, Val, I had to google the meaning of Bordello and your husband’s description of Rozy EDP as a Bordello made me want it even more! I believe you’ll end up springing for a full bottle anytime 😀
Of course, first day of release and I´m there, hopefully earlier. 😉
I love ambivalence in a perfume – ‘sultry veering to corrupt white florals’ are a favouite category, so ‘fallen roses’ sound like a must try. LOL at Herr Sperrer’s comment – a man after Mr Bonkers’ heart.
This is softly and sensuously creamy and lush. Too many adjectives for my husband.
One word covered it. xxx
I must clearly try this! Does Rozy come in extrait and Voile as well or only EDP so far?
Hello Eva.. Yep. Rozy comes in the Voile and Extrait. I have not tried the Extrait yet, but I feel vey sure it will not be for the faint hearted. The Voile is beautiful, and to my nose, although clearly related to the EdP quite different. But it too has this fabulous creamy honey ……… xxx
Wonderful to read your take on the EDP, Val.
Whipped, creamy honey is spot-on. Those who are usually put off by honey notes need not be afraid!
Hi Tara. Oh yes, I totally agree. I am not familiar with many honey fragrances, but this is unique to me. I absolute love Onda too, but honey wise, they are worlds apart. Hugs xxx
Sounds exquisite and seductive, that combo of roses and whipped, creamy honey. Thanks for the introduction to Rozy, Val. Will look forward to Birgit’s review too.
Hi Suzanne. It is exquisite ……… And me too, I thoroughly enjoy reading other takes on fragrances I love. xxxx
Thank you for your impressions on Rozy EdP, Val!
I was already sold on the VdE but the “bordello” comment has convinced me to acquire a bottle of EdP too.
Love,
Caro
Whoops.
Hi C!! Everyone needs a bordello scent don´t they??? (Probably not, but I LOVE them, and beautiful classy ones are few and far between.) xxx
Ooooh…as if the hype wasn’t enough….BORDELLO scent, that’s what’s lacking in my collection! I had this idea the Voile would be the one best suited to me, but now I just might have to have them both….I blame you, Val ! 😀
I will take responsibility, no problem. xxx
Wonderful review Val! ❤ 😀
🙂 <3. Thanks a LOT. xxx
Fab review, Val. I love how, in the perfume community, we see “it smells like a bordello” as a compliment. Fab stuff!
That is what makes perfume for me. An invisible statment. xxx
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