À la rose Eau de Toilette by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Brand: Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Concentration: EDT
Scent overview
À la rose Eau de Toilette presents a bright, graceful interpretation of the rose, pairing fresh citrus with a generous bouquet of Damask and Grasse roses. Soft violet, magnolia, cedar, and musk create a polished trail that feels airy, feminine, and effortlessly refined.
Is À la rose Eau de Toilette worth it?
How it smells: Opens with bergamot and californian orange, Damask rose and Grasse rose at the heart, then dries down to cedar and musk.
Scent Score: 54/100 (Fair). Doesn't stand out. Gives less for its price tier than most. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 30, reputation 81, versatility 79, layerability 63 and value 15, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Fades fast. Plan to reapply. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Spring and summer, for the office and casual days. Layering: Layers well with many fragrances. Leans: Feminine.
Scent Character
EDT · Introduced 2014 · Women
Key accords: Bergamot, Californian orange, Damask rose, Grasse rose, Magnolia, Violet
Top Notes
- Bergamot
- Californian orange
Heart Notes
- Damask rose
- Grasse rose
- Magnolia
- Violet
Base Notes
- Cedar
- Musk
Occasions: Office, Casual, Date, Special Occasion
Seasons: Spring, Summer
Fragrance overview
À la rose Eau de Toilette by Maison Francis Kurkdjian belongs to the floral fragrance family. A luminous bouquet of fresh roses, citrus zest, violet, and airy musk with a clean, elegant radiance. À la rose Eau de Toilette opens with Bergamot and Californian orange. The heart brings Damask rose, Grasse rose, Magnolia, and Violet. It dries down to Cedar and Musk.
How to wear À la rose Eau de Toilette
On skin, À la rose Eau de Toilette by Maison Francis Kurkdjian has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDT concentration. It's best in spring and summer. Reach for it for office, casual, date, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is CK One by Calvin Klein. Apply À la rose Eau de Toilette first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift. Start with 2 sprays À la rose Eau de Toilette : 2 sprays CK One and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
À la rose Eau de Toilette opens with Bergamot and Californian orange.
The heart brings Damask rose, Grasse rose, Magnolia, and Violet.
It dries down to Cedar and Musk.
What to layer with À la rose Eau de Toilette
CK One by Calvin Klein
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, violet, and cedar.
Order: Apply À la rose Eau de Toilette first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays À la rose Eau de Toilette : 2 sprays CK One
Fahrenheit by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, cedar, and musk.
Order: Apply Fahrenheit first — its woody depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist À la rose Eau de Toilette over the top for floral complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays À la rose Eau de Toilette : 1 spray Fahrenheit
Lafayette Street by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, magnolia, and musk.
Order: Apply Lafayette Street first — its woody depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist À la rose Eau de Toilette over the top for floral complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays À la rose Eau de Toilette : 1 spray Lafayette Street
Citron 28 by Le Labo
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedar and musk.
Order: Apply À la rose Eau de Toilette first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Citron 28 on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays À la rose Eau de Toilette : 2 sprays Citron 28
Tabac 28 by Le Labo
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, cedar, and musk.
Order: Apply Tabac 28 first — its woody depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist À la rose Eau de Toilette over the top for floral complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays À la rose Eau de Toilette : 1 spray Tabac 28
Pairings to approach with care
Pegasus Exclusif by Parfums de Marly
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Not Recommended · 30/99
Pegasus Exclusif has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Pegasus Exclusif brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Pegasus Exclusif first — its oriental depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist À la rose Eau de Toilette over the top for floral complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays À la rose Eau de Toilette : 1 spray Pegasus Exclusif
Erba Pura by Xerjoff
Not Recommended · 31/99
Erba Pura has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Erba Pura brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Erba Pura first — its oriental depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist À la rose Eau de Toilette over the top for floral complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays À la rose Eau de Toilette : 1 spray Erba Pura
Related fragrances and why
- CK One by Calvin Klein — Both include bergamot, violet, and cedar.
- Fahrenheit by Dior — Both include bergamot, cedar, and musk.
- Lafayette Street by Bond No. 9BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include bergamot, magnolia, and musk.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for À la rose Eau de Toilette?
À la rose Eau de Toilette opens with Bergamot and Californian orange. The heart brings Damask rose, Grasse rose, Magnolia, and Violet. It dries down to Cedar and Musk.
How long does À la rose Eau de Toilette last, and how strong is it?
À la rose Eau de Toilette by Maison Francis Kurkdjian has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDT concentration.
When should you wear À la rose Eau de Toilette?
It's best in spring and summer. It suits office, casual, date, and special occasion.
What layers well with À la rose Eau de Toilette?
CK One by Calvin Klein is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, violet, and cedar. Apply À la rose Eau de Toilette first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift. Start with 2 sprays À la rose Eau de Toilette : 2 sprays CK One.
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