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how did you get a chance to try it?

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Bought a 2.5ml sample from Buffalo_Gal. Too late for me though, I just ordered the 50ml bottle from Le Labo. Didn't get the lotion though, and I wish I had. Only problem was it's $55. Maybe I will end up getting it. Maybe not. I'm too young to be spending $55 on one bottle of lotion.
- Rich

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Here is the deal with Rose 31....I spray about 5 -7 sprays on my neck and chest. I wait 5 minutes and then repeat. Lasts 8 hours easy for me this way.
For the light spraying basenoters, this may raise some eyes, but it works for me. Rose 31 is a scent that lingers around me, but doesn't scream. It has good manners.
I think the allure of Rose 31 that many have complimented me on, is the cumin and animal note interacting with my body chemistry in the drydown. It has a wonderful drydown with just a hint of creamy green. Will 4 sprays get you there...well may work for you but I need 12 - 15 sprays to get my MY desired effect. At that rate, I may go through 1.7 ounces at a fast pace, but I have decided that the Return on Investment is worth it! But please remember, only my opinion. Sample it yourself, to see if you find the beauty in it.

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I think it's safe to say that my previous post was pretty off. When I first got my decant, after even testing it a few times I could not get past the similarities to Brit. They just stuck out and attacked my nose. This was really annoying to me because I just can't for the life of me get along with Brit. Well, I took a break and tried it more recently and now I can see past the similarities. While there are some obvious similarities still between Rose 31 and Brit, there are some very distinct differences that make the scents totally different. While I may never love Rose 31 as much as some of the posters in this thread, it is a quality scent and I should not have tried to make it seem like it's not. Definately worth trying.

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Rich,
Can you report on the longevity issues you have found on Rose 31?
This seems to be a pretty standard complaint on it. I really think this fragrance may be better suited for slightly warmer temps. I am wearing it today, and even though it is quite pleasant, the sillage is less than when I wore it in wamer weather. I think it's true character will shine in the spring more than in this cold, dry weather I am wearing it in today.

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Will do, my bottle gets here in a week or so.
- Rich

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Tried Rose 31 at Barneys a week or so ago, and flipped for it. They only had the 100ml which was $180, so I looked it up on the Web, and found the store. Had to have it in the 10ml as a started size so to speak. On me its a masculine pepper and rose, sharp and floral together. A perfect marriage. In the dry down, for me, the pepper goes away and the rose moves close to the skin and stays fresh. Today I put it on at 6 PM and the scent of light rose is still there at 10:30 as I write this. I do not like Hammam Bouquet by Penhalligon, but I do like this very much.
Joe
PS Sniffed the Patchouli and the Vetiver, and thought they smelled like some kind of high school science experiments. Interesting, but not meant to be worn on human skin. Better to make something in chem lab that could neutralize the sulphurous odor. Tough.

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I almost ordered this last week along with a couple others from Le Labo. Sounds too good to resist now.
Sold.

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It lasts a good 8 or 9 hours on me.

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Le Labo Rose 31 wins Best Fragrance from Wallpaper magazine
Here is the link:
http://nowsmellthis.blogharbor.com/