Citrusy
Floral
Notesambercedarwooddamask roselemonmandarinnutmegrosevanilla
Tags
#fresh
#sweet
Style
for her
Opening with a spicy note of Indonesian nutmeg with its subtle shades of tobacco, there’s a sneaky misdirection from lemon before Rose Muscade reveals the power of Moroccan damask rose. Vetiver and Atlas cedar toughens up the situation.
Master perfumer: Benoist Lapouza
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
A rose for conversation rather than ceremony: bright citrus makes the first impression, then nutmeg adds a drier, more intimate warmth. It suits an unhurried afternoon gathering that stretches into evening, its floral softness held in check by cedar and vetiver.
How to wear
Try it in mild weather or cooler air, when the contrast between citrus, rose and warm spice can feel particularly balanced. Start with one or two sprays on skin; add another only after the woody sweetness has settled. In heat or close quarters, a lighter application should keep the rose and nutmeg from feeling too enveloping.
Who it’s for
For rose lovers who prefer spice and woody structure to an entirely soft, sweet floral. It also suits those drawn to citrus openings but wanting a warmer finish, with nutmeg, vetiver and cedar giving the rose a drier edge.
Release year
2018–2019
The nose
Benoist Lapouza is a French perfumer whose work includes Angels’ Share for Kilian Paris. His compositions often explore rich woods, spices and gourmand textures. In Rose Muscade, he sets the warmth of Indonesian nutmeg against Moroccan Damascena rose, with citrus brightness and a structured woody base.
La Closerie’s story
La Closerie des Parfums takes its name from intimate Parisian gardens and builds its compositions around the dialogue between a principal material and a spice. Founder Valérie Madrid connects this approach to her Bordeaux roots and the city’s trading heritage, bringing French craftsmanship together with ingredients and imagined journeys from farther afield.
Rose Muscade’s concept
Rose Muscade belongs to the house’s early exploration of rose through different spices, alongside cardamom and cinnamon interpretations. Here, Indonesian nutmeg brings dry, subtly tobacco-like shading to Moroccan Damascena rose, while citrus and a woody base keep the floral warmth in balance.
Extra info
Its name pairs rose with the French word for nutmeg. Earlier records also call it Rose Bois Muscade or Rose Muscade Bois; these variations do not establish a reformulation. Despite nutmeg’s tobacco-like nuances, tobacco is not listed as a separate note in the official pyramid.
Notesambercedarwooddamask roselemonmandarinnutmegrosevanilla
Tags
#fresh
#sweet
Style
for her
Opening with a spicy note of Indonesian nutmeg with its subtle shades of tobacco, there’s a sneaky misdirection from lemon before Rose Muscade reveals the power of Moroccan damask rose. Vetiver and Atlas cedar toughens up the situation.
Master perfumer: Benoist Lapouza
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
A rose for conversation rather than ceremony: bright citrus makes the first impression, then nutmeg adds a drier, more intimate warmth. It suits an unhurried afternoon gathering that stretches into evening, its floral softness held in check by cedar and vetiver.
How to wear
Try it in mild weather or cooler air, when the contrast between citrus, rose and warm spice can feel particularly balanced. Start with one or two sprays on skin; add another only after the woody sweetness has settled. In heat or close quarters, a lighter application should keep the rose and nutmeg from feeling too enveloping.
Who it’s for
For rose lovers who prefer spice and woody structure to an entirely soft, sweet floral. It also suits those drawn to citrus openings but wanting a warmer finish, with nutmeg, vetiver and cedar giving the rose a drier edge.
Release year
2018–2019
The nose
Benoist Lapouza is a French perfumer whose work includes Angels’ Share for Kilian Paris. His compositions often explore rich woods, spices and gourmand textures. In Rose Muscade, he sets the warmth of Indonesian nutmeg against Moroccan Damascena rose, with citrus brightness and a structured woody base.
La Closerie’s story
La Closerie des Parfums takes its name from intimate Parisian gardens and builds its compositions around the dialogue between a principal material and a spice. Founder Valérie Madrid connects this approach to her Bordeaux roots and the city’s trading heritage, bringing French craftsmanship together with ingredients and imagined journeys from farther afield.
Rose Muscade’s concept
Rose Muscade belongs to the house’s early exploration of rose through different spices, alongside cardamom and cinnamon interpretations. Here, Indonesian nutmeg brings dry, subtly tobacco-like shading to Moroccan Damascena rose, while citrus and a woody base keep the floral warmth in balance.
Extra info
Its name pairs rose with the French word for nutmeg. Earlier records also call it Rose Bois Muscade or Rose Muscade Bois; these variations do not establish a reformulation. Despite nutmeg’s tobacco-like nuances, tobacco is not listed as a separate note in the official pyramid.