Ismail Efendi - The Rose Bandit Anka Kuş Parfüm

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2020

At a glance

Is Ismail Efendi - The Rose Bandit Anka Kuş Parfüm worth trying?

Ismail Efendi - The Rose Bandit by Anka Kuş Parfüm is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
rose, warm spicy, amber with Rose, Musk, Oregano

The first impression

Ismail Efendi - The Rose Bandit by Anka Kuş Parfüm is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women and men. Ismail Efendi - The Rose Bandit was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Ali Erkekli. Top notes are Rose, Musk and Oregano; middle notes are Damask Rose, Rose, Saffron, Raspberry, Lavender, Patchouli, Narcissus and Carnation; base notes are Benzoin, Ambergris and Cedar.

What shapes the scent

rose 100%
warm spicy 85%
amber 70%
floral 60%
musky 50%
fruity 40%
aromatic 35%
sweet 30%
fresh spicy 25%
woody 20%

The perfumer behind it

Ali Erkekli

Ali Erkekli

Ali Erkekli is a perfumer known for his work with Anka Kuş Parfüm, where he crafts fragrances that often blend historical and narrative themes. His olfactory style balances rich, complex compositions with a sense of storytelling, as seen in creations like A Moment In Manhattan and Ambre Destan. Notable works such as Ismail Efendi - The Rose Bandit and Jardin De Topkapi reflect his ability to weave cultural references into evocative scents.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Rose Rose
Musk Musk
Oregano Oregano

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Damask Rose Damask Rose
Rose Rose
Saffron Saffron
Raspberry Raspberry
Lavender Lavender
Patchouli Patchouli
Narcissus Narcissus
Carnation Carnation

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Benzoin Benzoin
Ambergris Ambergris
Cedar Cedar

The mood it creates

The Lover Archetype: Portrait of Ismail Efendi - The Rose Bandit Anka Kuş Parfüm

Essence

The Lover archetype revels in passion’s dualities, embodied by The Rose Bandit’s lush damask roses tangled with saffron’s heat and benzoin’s sweetness. This floral-chypre is a stolen kiss-musky, raspberry-tart, then melting into ambergris warmth.

Style & Aesthetic

They dress like a romantic poet: silk scarves trailing, shirt cuffs stained with ink. The fragrance’s lavender-carnation heart mirrors their taste for vintage elegance with a rebellious streak.

Philosophy & Values

They worship connection. The rose’s timelessness paired with oregano’s wildness reflects their creed: love should be both tender and untamed.

Relationships

They magnetize admirers effortlessly. Partners drown in their cedar-musk embrace, though the narcissus note hints at a fleeting attention span.

Lifestyle

Evenings unfold in gardens strung with fairy lights, where wine glasses clink against perfume-dabbed wrists. The scent lingers on love letters sealed with wax.

Shadow

Their ardor can burn too bright. The patchouli’s depth reminds them that even roses need thorns to survive.

Conclusion

The Rose Bandit is a serenade in scent-a floral-spicy ode to those who love fiercely and without apology.