Metarosa Jan Barba

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2021
Moderate
Sillage
Good
Longevity
Spring
Best Season
Evening
Best For

Fragrance Story

Metarosa by JAN BARBA is a Floral Green fragrance for women and men. Metarosa was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Bartosz Puzio. Top note is May Rose; middle notes are Damask Rose, Iris, Rose Leaf and Jasmine Sambac; base notes are Sandalwood, Patchouli and Civet.

Composition Profile

rose 100%
iris 85%
floral 70%
powdery 60%
white floral 50%
woody 40%
green 35%
earthy 30%
violet 25%

About the Perfumer

Bartosz Puzio

Bartosz Puzio

Bartosz Puzio is a Polish perfumer known for his work with the niche brand Jan Barba, where he has created a diverse range of fragrances. His style balances classical structure with modern clarity, often highlighting natural ingredients and refined contrasts. Notable works from the collection include the lush floral of Fleuriste, the dark resinous depth of Chypre, and the metallic rose of Metarosa.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

May Rose May Rose

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Damask Rose Damask Rose
Iris Iris
Rose Leaf Rose Leaf
Jasmine Sambac Jasmine Sambac

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Sandalwood Sandalwood
Patchouli Patchouli
Civet Civet
Unique Character

Metarosa Jan Barba by JAN BARBA offers a distinctive olfactory experience that stands out from other fragrances in its category.

Artisanal Creation

Crafted with the finest ingredients and a blend of traditional and modern perfumery techniques, this fragrance represents the pinnacle of the perfumer's art.

Signature Style

Metarosa Jan Barba embodies the distinctive style of JAN BARBA while adding a unique chapter to their fragrance portfolio.

Character Profile

The Lover Archetype: Portrait of Metarosa Jan Barba

Essence

The person who cherishes Metarosa Jan Barba is most closely aligned with the Lover archetype-a seeker of beauty, passion, and deep emotional resonance. This fragrance, with its lush floralcy and modern sensuality, reflects their essence: a being who thrives on connection, aesthetic pleasure, and the intoxicating dance between romance and self-expression.

Yet, like all archetypes, the Lover has its shadow-a tendency toward indulgence, dependency, or an over-identification with desire. This duality shapes their life, making them both radiant and vulnerable, magnetic yet occasionally lost in the pursuit of intensity.

Style & Aesthetic

Their world is a carefully curated sanctuary of beauty. They are drawn to textures that beg to be touched-velvet drapes, silk-lined notebooks, the delicate weight of a rose petal between fingertips. Their wardrobe balances elegance with a whisper of rebellion: tailored blazers with unexpected floral prints, vintage brooches pinned to modern silhouettes, shoes that click with purpose.

They prefer art that evokes feeling over intellect-Impressionist strokes, the poetry of Rilke, the melancholic chords of Chopin. Their home is an altar to sensory pleasure: candles flicker beside fresh-cut peonies, and every object is chosen not just for function, but for the way it makes the heart stir.

They move through the world with an effortless magnetism, drawing people in without effort. Their career often orbits creativity-perhaps in design, writing, or the arts-or else a role that allows them to connect deeply with others, like counseling or curation.

Yet their shadow lurks in their relationship with excess. A second glass of wine becomes a third; a flirtation teeters on obsession. They must consciously temper their impulses, lest they lose themselves in the pursuit of sensation.

Philosophy & Values

To them, life is not merely to be lived but to be felt. They reject cold pragmatism; instead, they believe in the transformative power of passion-whether in love, creativity, or friendship. Their guiding principle is carpe diem, but with a twist: not mere hedonism, but a reverence for moments that make the soul tremble.

They value loyalty deeply but are wary of stagnation. A relationship, to them, must be alive-charged with curiosity, tenderness, and occasional fire. They despise emotional detachment, seeing it as a kind of spiritual death.

Relationships

In love, they are both poet and muse. They crave a partner who can match their depth, someone who understands that love is not just comfort but also adventure. Their romances are intense, sometimes tumultuous, because they refuse to settle for half-hearted devotion.

Friendships, too, are sacred. They are the confidant who remembers birthdays with handwritten letters, the one who stays up until dawn discussing life’s mysteries over wine. But they also expect reciprocity-if they give their heart, they need to feel it beating in return.