Rose De France Historiae

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2012
Moderate
Sillage
Good
Longevity
Spring
Best Season
Special Occasion
Best For

Fragrance Story

Rose de France by Historiae is a Floral fragrance for women. Rose de France was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Bertrand Duchaufour. Top notes are May Rose, Damask Rose, Pear, Marigold and Bergamot; middle notes are Rose, Peony, Magnolia, Geranium, Clove, Artemisia and Mock Orange; base notes are Benzoin, Vanilla, Amber and Musk.

Composition Profile

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

About the Perfumer

Bertrand Duchaufour

Bertrand Duchaufour

Bertrand Duchaufour is a renowned French perfumer with a prolific career spanning many brands. He has created fragrances for Acqua di Parma, including Blu Mediterraneo - Cipresso Di Toscana and Colonia Assoluta, as well as for Aedes de Venustas, such as Café Tabac and Copal Azur. His style is known for its complexity and use of natural ingredients.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

May Rose May Rose
Damask Rose Damask Rose
Pear Pear
Marigold Marigold
Bergamot Bergamot

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Rose Rose
Peony Peony
Magnolia Magnolia
Geranium Geranium
Clove Clove
Artemisia Artemisia
Mock Orange Mock Orange

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Benzoin Benzoin
Vanilla Vanilla
Amber Amber
Musk Musk

Character Profile

The Rose De France Devotee Archetype: Portrait of Rose De France Historiae

Essence

At the core of this person’s being lies the Sage, an archetype defined by wisdom, introspection, and a deep appreciation for beauty that transcends fleeting trends. The Sage does not merely exist-they observe, reflect, and distill meaning from the world. Rose De France Historiae, with its classic yet enigmatic rose accord, speaks to this individual’s love for the eternal, the refined, and the intellectually stimulating.

Style & Aesthetic

Their aesthetic is timeless, never chasing trends but curating a personal signature. They favor tailored silhouettes, muted colors, and fabrics with weight and texture-cashmere, silk, fine wool. Their home is a sanctuary of understated luxury: antique books, a well-worn leather chair, a single fresh rose in a crystal vase.

In fragrance, they are drawn to roses with depth-not the saccharine sweetness of commercial perfumery, but the melancholic, almost philosophical rose of Rose De France Historiae. It is a scent that whispers of libraries, old gardens, and quiet afternoons spent in contemplation.

Their days are structured but never rigid. Mornings might begin with black coffee and a book, evenings with a glass of wine and Bach. They are disciplined but not ascetic-they understand that pleasure, when refined, is its own form of wisdom.

Yet, their discipline can curdle into fastidiousness. They may become overly critical-of themselves, of others-mistaking perfection for virtue. Their shadow is the fear that if they loosen their grip, chaos will rush in.

Philosophy & Values

Their worldview is shaped by a quiet but unshakable belief in the power of knowledge and aesthetic depth. They are drawn to the past-not out of nostalgia, but because they see history as a repository of truths that modernity often obscures. They value elegance of thought as much as elegance of appearance, finding equal pleasure in a well-constructed argument as in a perfectly balanced fragrance.

Yet, their reverence for wisdom can sometimes harden into dogmatism. They may dismiss contemporary ideas too quickly, mistaking novelty for shallowness. Their shadow side emerges when their love of tradition becomes a rigid refusal to adapt, leaving them stranded in an idealized past.

Relationships

They are not a social butterfly, but neither are they a recluse. They prefer small, meaningful gatherings-dinners with old friends, conversations that stretch into the night. Their relationships are built on mutual respect and intellectual exchange, not superficial charm.

Yet, their shadow emerges in their aloofness. They can be slow to trust, wary of those who do not meet their exacting standards. Their love of solitude sometimes borders on isolation, leaving them disconnected from the raw, messy vitality of human connection.

Conclusion

They are both deeply fulfilled and quietly restless. Their love of beauty and knowledge sustains them, but their fear of superficiality can make them hesitant to engage fully with the world. The rose they adore is not just a flower-it is a symbol of something enduring, something that outlasts the ephemeral.

In the end, they are a seeker, not of answers, but of better questions. And in the quiet depths of Rose De France Historiae, they find a fragrance that mirrors their soul-complex, layered, and eternally unfolding.