RhubarbOpens with
RoseHeart
SandalwoodDries down to
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Rose Load
The quiet intensity of a rose garden late into the afternoon — where sun-kissed petals mingle with warm spices and woody undertones, creating an intimate and enveloping atmosphere.
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Rose LoadHow it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Rose Load by Boy Smells was launched in 2021 and created by perfumer Jérôme Epinette. This fragrance balances the lush intensity of rose with warm spices and woody notes, creating a composition that is both familiar and unexpected. The opening notes of rhubarb and pink pepper introduce a fresh, slightly tart edge that cuts through the sweetness of the roses, while cardamom adds warmth and complexity. The heart of Turkish rose and raspberry bloom feels lush and enveloping, grounded by sandalwood, papyrus, and agarwood (oud) in the base notes.
Apply Rose Load lightly in the morning; the fresh top notes are most prominent initially but give way to deeper floral and woody tones as the day progresses. For a more lasting effect, layer it over a body lotion or use it sparingly on pulse points.
Fig. 01 — Rose Load, Boy Smells
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Jérôme Epinette
The hand behind ByredoJérôme Epinette is a French perfumer born and raised in Burgundy who earned a Master's degree in Biochemistry before training at the Grasse Institute of Perfumery.
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