Umber: Bois De Rose Dsh Perfumes

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2010

At a glance

Is Umber: Bois De Rose Dsh Perfumes worth trying?

Umber: Bois de Rose by DSH Perfumes is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women.

Best match
Evening wear in Spring
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
earthy, mossy, woody with Red Apple, Bergamot, Violet

The first impression

Umber: Bois de Rose by DSH Perfumes is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. The nose behind this fragrance is Dawn Spencer Hurwitz. Top notes are Red Apple, Bergamot, Violet, Rose Hip and Aldehydes; middle notes are Rose, Iris, Nutmeg and Patchouli; base notes are oak moss, Vetyver, Amber and Vanille.

What shapes the scent

earthy 100%
mossy 85%
woody 70%
rose 60%
aromatic 50%
powdery 40%
fruity 35%
violet 30%
fresh spicy 25%
floral 20%

The perfumer behind it

Dawn Spencer Hurwitz

Dawn Spencer Hurwitz

Dawn Spencer Hurwitz is the founder and perfumer of DSH Perfumes, with a catalog spanning over 30 years of work. Her creations include 1,000 Lilies, Acqua Di Venezia, and Amber, as well as the American Perfumer series like Colorado. Hurwitz is known for her classical approach, often drawing on historical and geographical inspirations.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Red Apple Red Apple
Bergamot Bergamot
Violet Violet
Rose Hip Rose Hip
Aldehydes Aldehydes

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Rose Rose
Iris Iris
Nutmeg Nutmeg
Patchouli Patchouli

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

oak moss oak moss
Vetyver Vetyver
Amber Amber
Vanille Vanille

The mood it creates

The Romantic Archetype: Portrait of Umber: Bois De Rose Dsh Perfumes

Essence

The Romantic lives for beauty, emotion, and the poetry of everyday life. Umber: Bois de Rose is their signature: a rose that is not merely pretty but complex, grounded in earthy moss and warm amber. This is a love story written in scent-tender yet resilient, nostalgic yet fully present.

The Romantic lives for beauty, emotion, and the poetry of everyday life. Umber: Bois de Rose is their signature: a rose that is not merely pretty but complex, grounded in earthy moss and warm amber. This is a love story written in scent-tender yet resilient, nostalgic yet fully present.

Style & Aesthetic

Their wardrobe is a collection of soft textures and faded colors: cashmere sweaters in dusty rose, linen shirts in cream, a worn leather satchel. They favor vintage finds and pieces with a story. Their aesthetic is timeless, with a touch of melancholy-like an old photograph or a love letter found in a book.

Their wardrobe is a collection of soft textures and faded colors: cashmere sweaters in dusty rose, linen shirts in cream, a worn leather satchel. They favor vintage finds and pieces with a story. Their aesthetic is timeless, with a touch of melancholy-like an old photograph or a love letter found in a book.

Philosophy & Values

They believe that love is the highest art. They value connection, empathy, and the courage to be vulnerable. For them, life’s meaning is found in moments of shared beauty: a sunset, a piece of music, a perfectly brewed cup of tea. They are fiercely loyal and deeply sentimental.

They believe that love is the highest art. They value connection, empathy, and the courage to be vulnerable. For them, life’s meaning is found in moments of shared beauty: a sunset, a piece of music, a perfectly brewed cup of tea. They are fiercely loyal and deeply sentimental.

Relationships

They are the friend who remembers birthdays, the partner who leaves love notes. They seek deep, soulful connections and are often the heart of their social circle. In romance, they are devoted and idealistic, sometimes to a fault. They believe in grand gestures and quiet, everyday acts of love.

They are the friend who remembers birthdays, the partner who leaves love notes. They seek deep, soulful connections and are often the heart of their social circle. In romance, they are devoted and idealistic, sometimes to a fault. They believe in grand gestures and quiet, everyday acts of love.

Lifestyle

Their life is a series of small rituals: morning coffee in a favorite mug, evening walks in the garden, writing in a journal by candlelight. They are drawn to art galleries, bookshops, and quiet cafes. They find joy in the details-the way light falls on a petal, the texture of old paper.

Their life is a series of small rituals: morning coffee in a favorite mug, evening walks in the garden, writing in a journal by candlelight. They are drawn to art galleries, bookshops, and quiet cafes. They find joy in the details-the way light falls on a petal, the texture of old paper.

Shadow

The Romantic’s shadow is a tendency toward idealization and disappointment. They may cling to the past or to a fantasy of how things should be, missing the beauty of what is. Their deep sensitivity can also make them prone to melancholy and withdrawal when reality falls short.

The Romantic’s shadow is a tendency toward idealization and disappointment. They may cling to the past or to a fantasy of how things should be, missing the beauty of what is. Their deep sensitivity can also make them prone to melancholy and withdrawal when reality falls short.

Conclusion

Umber: Bois de Rose is a rose that knows the earth from which it grows. It is for the one who loves deeply, feels fully, and finds poetry in the ordinary. To wear it is to honor the heart’s quiet, persistent song.

Umber: Bois de Rose is a rose that knows the earth from which it grows. It is for the one who loves deeply, feels fully, and finds poetry in the ordinary. To wear it is to honor the heart’s quiet, persistent song.