2012
Rose Ishtar
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Rose Ishtar

The quiet intimacy of a rose garden at dusk, where the air is thick with the scent of blooms and the earthy notes of patchouli.

3.83244 ratingsRespected, if divisive
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Rose Ishtar

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate43% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak1%
Weak10%
Moderate45%
Long lasting35%
Eternal9%
SillageModerate40% say strong or enormous
Intimate15%
Moderate45%
Strong22%
Enormous18%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Day
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Who Wears It

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Masculine4%
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Unisex38%
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Feminine58%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2012 by Rania J, Rose Ishtar is a fragrance that captures the essence of lasting elegance. Created by perfumer Rania Jouaneh, this Oriental Floral composition opens with the bright zest of cassis and bergamot before diving into the heart-stopping beauty of Damask rose and Bulgarian rose. The base notes of patchouli, musk, heliotrope, sandalwood, and vanilla provide a warm, powdery embrace that lingers long after the initial floral burst.

How to wear it

Apply Rose Ishtar lightly to pulse points — the warmth of your skin will activate its powdery and floral heart notes. It's best worn in cooler temperatures, as the rich base notes can feel heavy during warmer weather.

Fig. 01 — Rose Ishtar, Rania J

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Rania Jouaneh portrait
03 · The nose

Rania Jouaneh

Rania Jouaneh was born in Jordan, the great-granddaughter of a Middle Eastern spice trader, and moved with her family through Morocco before settling in France.

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Designer Rania J

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Adds amber, balsamic and oud; shares five accords.

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06 · The Room

What people
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3.83/ 5 · 244 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 29%, disliked or hated by 17%.

Love29%
Like45%
OK9%
Dislike15%
Hate2%
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