I’m continuing to work my way through the Fanatic Kit from House of Fanatics and after I’ve already introduced you to the Amber Ghost creation here, Wondermusk and Don’t Call Me Rose now follow. Both bottles are designed in the brand’s typical, unusual style, but differ from each other in terms of color. While Wondermusk plays in the whitish-greyish color spectrum, Don’t Call Me Rose clearly has a preference for pink. The eponymous ingredients are probably the decisive factor here. What do you think?
As I mentioned yesterday, the perfumers behind the creations are absolutely renowned, such as Jordi Fernández, Mylène Alran, Dalia Izem and Gaël Montero. Unfortunately, I was unable to find out which fragrance was created by whom. Having already been absolutely delighted by Amber Ghost yesterday, I’m really looking forward to today’s two candidates.
Wondermusk – unrestrained dream
A fragrance that the press release describes as an “uninhibited dream” and which is also wrapped in an ominous bottle … I’m not quite sure what to expect from Wondermusk. The ingredients actually sound quite soothing: bergamot, pink pepper, rose, neroli, musk and incense make me wonder if I’m in the wrong tab – no, I’m in the right one! -On the other hand, they make me expect a powdery, floral and fresh representative of its kind. We’ll find out how all this comes together in a moment.
An unrestrained dream, an unknown reality unfolds in a floral musk-amber landscape. Citrus blossoms of bergamot, rose and orange crown the composition of indescribable sensations: Sensual, elegant, unique. A dreamlike, mystical finish of warm incense and amber.
Wondermusk opens with fresh, soft musk powder, thus fulfilling its name. Tart, sparkling bergamot and the dry spiciness of pepper accentuate and enliven the crystalline, synthetic facets of the musk. The creation is very bright, minimalist and clean, a quiet, delicate fragrance that is very different from yesterday’s powerful Amber Ghost. A hint of freshly laundered laundry pervades the composition. Rose and neroli can only be sniffed out in small quantities, if at all. The same applies to the incense. Although I perceive a subtle, smoky nuance in the background, I would primarily attribute the cool mood inherent in Wondermusk to the resin.
The eau de parfum has a very clear, rather straightforward structure and creates a round, coherent and harmonious blend of crystalline musk, spicy, citrusy freshness and a subtle, smoky coolness. This makes it a truly clean fragrance, a minimalist, pared-down and restrained creation that is rather close to the skin and should appeal to anyone looking for clean, uncomplicated and light compositions with a synth finish. A catchy all-rounder that can be worn on any occasion and in any season.
Don’t Call Me Rose – Okay! How then?
So Don’t Call Me Rose doesn’t want to be called Rose. But how then? I’ll find out for you in a moment. The blossom, which does not want to be named, can certainly be found in the ingredients. Pink pepper, apple, raisin, Bulgarian rose, incense, violet, Virginia cedarwood, patchouli, vanilla and musk are the ingredients of this eau de parfum, about which the House of Fanatics brand says: “From a distance, you could still see the traces of the red sunset on her skin. An oriental breeze, a sweet and sophisticated fragrance.” Let’s jump into the testing fun and get started!
At least at the beginning, Don’t Call Me Rose can definitely be described as such. Very sweet, honey-like rose nuances combine with dry-hot pepper, powdery-smoky incense and juicy apple to create a floral-spicy and fruity-cool mix, which I find a little unrounded at first, but somehow exciting. Gradually, the individual notes fall into place (for me). Powdery violet notes join in, accompanied by similar, light and clean cedarwood, which lends the creation a certain warmth. Patchouli and vanilla gradually provide creamy, gently earthy and sweetly spicy accents that round off the composition beautifully.
For me, Don’t Call Me Rose is a light, transparent and powdery-sweet rose fragrance that combines spicy, woody, fruity and clean aspects. And although it doesn’t want to be called exactly that, the eau de parfum is a floral creation with the queen of flowers at its center. Springy and summery, tending towards the feminine and wearable for any occasion, Don’t Call Me Rose is a floral fragrance for all lovers of elegant, modern and finely balanced compositions based on the theme of the rose. Really beautiful! 🩷
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