Today I'm Wearing: Rose de Taif by Perris Monte Carlo

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Today I'm wearing Rose de Taif, an exquisite and luxurious take on a traditional rose fragrance that utilises the very best examples of the fragrant bloom. Perris Monte Carlo define themselves by giving their customers a taste of opulence; from the magnificent arabesque motif that adorns their gilded and glittering bottles, to the scents of smooth and graceful refinement that are contained within, every fibre of the house exclaims its commitment to quality. 

The city of Ta'if in Saudi Arabia has been famed for its beautiful roses for centuries, and its hot summers coupled with mild winters and an elevation of up to 2000 metres above sea level all combine to offer the ideal growing conditions for the famous flower. In April, the rose fields bulge with the diminutive pink blooms that are picked as the sun rises before being distilled into wonderfully fragrant oils. The ingredient is highly prized by some of the world's most luxurious perfumers, and a note of Ta'if rose finds its way into many highly respected compositions. By combining the note with warming nutmeg, fresh lemon, and subtle geranium, Perris Monte Carlo create a delicate patina around the central note that serves to bolster its delicate aroma and deliver a fragrance that is a million miles removed from the dry, powdery, and old-fashioned scent of lesser fragrances. With a dry down that features rose from Damascus, another region celebrated for its production of the flower, Rose de Taif is a truly extraordinary composition that brings the scent of its eponymous bloom firmly into the 21st Century. 

To find out more about Rose de Taif, and the entire Perris Monte Carlo collection, visit our perfumery here. 

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