Rose Barbare
“Rose Barbare by Guerlain is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women and men”
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Well loved by wearers — a rose, honey composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Francis Kurkdjian's Rose Barbare, launched by Guerlain in 2005, is a chypre floral that reinterprets the classic through a modern lens. The fragrance opens with an aldehydic rose accord, creating a bright and vibrant contrast against the warm honey and woody undertones. Fenugreek adds a subtle earthiness, while patchouli anchors the base with its rich, grounding notes. Rose Barbare is a composition that balances elegance with warmth, capturing the spirit of Guerlain's long-standing tradition of using luxurious materials.
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Application Tips
Apply Rose Barbare to pulse points for an intimate warmth that blooms over time. The aldehydic opening is bright and immediate, but the honey and patchouli base notes develop slowly, so a light touch at first allows the fragrance to evolve naturally throughout the day.
Francis Kurkdjian
Founding perfumer · 234 fragrances · French
“My creations are an invitation to choose the scent that suits you daily, because I like the idea that each woman and man can express a part of themselves through perfume.”
Maison Francis Kurkdjian was born in 2009 from the encounter between Francis Kurkdjian, a renowned perfumer with scores of successful creations to his name, and Marc Chaya, Co-founder and President of the fragrance house. At only 24, Francis Kurkdjian composed his first perfume, "Le Male" by Jean Paul Gaultier, an international best-seller and game-changer of its time. Instead of relying on a very promising start to his career, he decided, as a precursor, to explore new possibilities and give olfactory creation a new artistic dimension. In keeping with his visionary outlook, in 2001 he set up his tailor-made perfume workshop, against the general tendency of perfume democratization, while constantly putting his know-how and sensibility at the service of the greatest fashion designers (Rick Owens, Hedi Slimane, Riccardo Tisci, Alber Elbaz or John Galliano), as well as the most iconic houses (Dior, Guerlain or Saint-Laurent). From 2003, artists like Sophie Calle, Christian Rizzo or Sarkis called on him to compose his first olfactory compositions - the starting point of his quest to break down the boundaries between different fields and the senses. In 2008, he was named Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres.
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet intimacy of a winter garden where roses bloom under the soft glow of indoor lights, blending honey sweetness with woody undertones.
Fig. 01 — Rose Barbare, Guerlain
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