2018
Rose Kabuki
François DemachyThe nose · 238 fragrances · also made Dior Homme Original (2021)Portrait →

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Rose Kabuki

The precise application of makeup on a Kabuki actor's face, where delicate strokes create an ethereal beauty that feels both ancient and modern.

4.04507 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprint
roseaquaticmuskyfloralpowdery
Rose KabukiPremium · $100–250
73%Similar accords, often for lessRoses · ALREHAB PERFUMESBudget tier, under $40 · all 2 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate21% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak11%
Weak21%
Moderate47%
Long lasting18%
Eternal3%
SillageModerate21% say strong or enormous
Intimate26%
Moderate53%
Strong13%
Enormous8%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

NotesAs listed

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine3%
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Unisex11%
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Feminine86%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Rose Kabuki by Dior was launched in 2018 and crafted by François Demachy. The fragrance is a delicate rose enveloped in powdery musks, evoking the immaculate faces of traditional Japanese Kabuki theater. The composition begins with a bright aquatic note that adds a modern freshness to the classic floral heart, while the base notes of musk and powder create a soft, cocooning effect. This contrast between the vibrant rose and the enveloping musks makes Rose Kabuki a fragrance that feels both lasting and contemporary.

How to wear it

Apply one or two sprays to your pulse points — the powdery musk base will envelop you in its softness. The aquatic top notes are fleeting, so the fragrance is best enjoyed close to skin rather than from across a room.

Fig. 01 — Rose Kabuki, Dior

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François Demachy portrait
03 · The nose

François Demachy

Dior's guardian of dreams

François Demachy is the in-house perfumer-creator at Christian Dior, a title that places him among the most influential noses in the world. Born in Cannes and raised in Grasse — the historic capital of perfumery — he carries the craft in his blood.

“Early on, I memorised a whole host of notes without even realising it. I could recognise moss and flowers. My nose educated itself.”

François Demachy · GRAZIA, April 2020
238fragrances
1949born
Frenchnationality

Designer Dior

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Adds citrus, woody and vanilla; shares rose and musk.

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

4.04/ 5 · 507 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 38%, disliked or hated by 8%.

Love38%
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OK16%
Dislike7%
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