The name “Wild Rose” makes me think that maybe there would be some grassy, wild notes in there, but the fragrance doesn’t really have any green feel to it. Instead, we have a lot of roses and ambroxan (WIN). Ambroxan done well is one of my all time favourite notes. It can very easily put some people off as it can be quite an overpowering musk. Back in my perfume making days, I couldn't stand ambroxan with anything other than floral, so this is amazing to wear as it’s so wonderfully balanced.

Even though rose is a note that often goes very wrong on me, it is so wonderful when it goes right. It reminds me of Baccarat 540, which is a dupe so many of us Masion Krustan lovers long for. Wild Rose is a slightly fruitier scent, if that fancies you. This one has pretty good projection powers (expect compliments!) but its longevity is pretty moderate.

From the first swatch on the skin, you can pick up the rose immediately, and though it remains in its drydown, it doesn't overpower. I get hints of sour citrus and fruity currents but about 20 minutes later when the top notes begin to settle, the scent became more creamy and the tonka bean with the sweet musk gives it the warm, richness that the bottle truly delivers. If you pick your perfumes to suit the seasons, I recommend it for autumn or winter, or when the evenings get cooler.