Rose de Siwa
“Rose de Siwa by MDCI Parfums is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women”
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Respected, if divisive — a floral, rose composition with a fresh undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 2006 and created by Francis Kurkdjian, Rose de Siwa by MDCI Parfums is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance that captures the essence of a delicate rose garden. The composition opens with peony and litchi, bringing a fresh and fruity brightness to the top notes before settling into the heart of hawthorn and rose. These floral elements are complemented by the subtle powdery undertones of violet and musk, while vetiver and Virginia cedar provide a woody base that grounds the fragrance with warmth.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply this fragrance with a light hand — the fresh top notes are vibrant but fleeting. The powdery base develops slowly over time, making it ideal for layering or wearing close to the skin. It pairs well with the warmth of early autumn days.
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 intimate space where a rose garden meets an aromatic woods, where each breath captures both the delicate bloom of flowers and the earthy richness beneath.
Fig. 01 — Rose de Siwa, MDCI Parfums
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