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Requin Café Rose
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The Character and History of the Fragrance
Requin Café Rose is a rich unisex fragrance from the Brazilian brand Requin, launched in 2017.
This extrait de parfum has a distinctive oriental character, where velvety rose meets bitter coffee, spices and warm woods.
The composition was created by perfumer Sergio Eduardo Reis.
The name Café Rose conveys the fragrance's central idea perfectly: the romantic floral character here does not strive to be airy and weightless.
The rose smells deep, with a slight bitterness, a spicy nuance and a gourmand accent, so the fragrance feels more like an evening olfactory portrait than a simple bouquet.
How the Composition Unfolds
At the opening, the fragrance presents a duo of Damask rose and geranium, joined by rose and aromatic oregano.
The opening is floral, green and spicy at the same time, combining the fresh expressiveness of herbs with the characteristic astringency of rose petals.
As a result, the first minutes of the fragrance do not seem sweet or predictable.
Then coffee appears at the heart of the composition, supported by clove and a new wave of Damask rose.
The coffee note gives the fragrance a dark, velvety quality, while the spice makes the floral heart more seductive and full-bodied. Gradually, the scent becomes warmer, denser and more noticeable on the skin.
Sillage and Wearability
Requin Café Rose is described as having very strong sillage, making it suitable for those who enjoy noticeable, characterful compositions.
It unfolds expansively and lasts a long time, leaving a rich rose-and-coffee cloud around the wearer.
This extrait should be applied especially sparingly in an office or a small enclosed space, while its expressiveness will be appropriate in the evening, at a meeting or an event.
It is positioned as a unisex fragrance: the rose does not feel exclusively feminine here, while coffee, clove, patchouli and woody notes add confidence and depth.
Requin Café Rose is especially appealing in cool weather, when its spicy gourmand heart and warm base unfold most convincingly.
The fragrance is worth considering for autumn, winter and cool spring evenings.
In the base, the rose-and-coffee accord gradually softens into patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla.
Patchouli retains its earthy depth, sandalwood adds creamy woodiness, and vanilla rounds out the composition with a soft, slightly sweet finish.
As a result, the fragrance leaves behind not merely a floral trail, but a dark, spicy and sensual one.
Dosage and Similar Fragrances
No exact recommendations are given for the number of sprays to apply to the skin and clothing when using Requin Café Rose.
Given its extrait concentration and very strong sillage, it is sensible to start with a minimal application, assess how it develops on the skin and add more later if necessary.
On fabric, the composition may last particularly long, so the material and the proximity of other people should be taken into account before application.
Those interested in dense oriental compositions with noticeable sillage may want to explore The Spirit of Dubai Majalis.
As additional options for discovering a similar mood, consider Francesca dell`Oro Ambrosine and Al Haramain Perfumes Madinah.
However, Requin Café Rose stands out for its contrast between Damask rose and coffee, which gives it a distinctive, deep and highly seductive character.
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