Does the name of Pierre Montale tell you something? Yes, this is the owner of a niche perfume company. He made his way into the beauty world by inviting for cooperation the best "noses" of the world, which created his first aromas. Pierre Montal has a daughter - Amelie Manser. The girl’s childhood passed among bottles of essences in the laboratory of the company. Therefore, it is not surprising that, having matured, she herself decided to become a perfumer.
Like her father, she relies on expanding the target audience. The aromas of the company are very different - floral, gourmet, aquatic. They can also be youthful and artsy, feminine, masculine, unisex. In this collection there is a reference to the good old classics and experimental, innovative perfumes. In this article, we will talk about a perfume called “Mansera Rosa-Vanilla”. Customer reviews of him served as an information base for writing this essay.
Place "Roses and Vanilla" in the perfumery "Mansers"
The daughter followed in the footsteps of her father, and, like in Montale, all the spirits of Amelie are distributed in collections. This is not to say that the samples in one collection are similar. For example, in “Paris Exclusive” there is absolutely fresh, cold “Lemon of Mint Ud” and warm “Velvet Vanilla”. The collections in Manser are issued in the mood (Christmas, Pink, Black, Striped) or in honor of a country that struck Amelie’s imagination. So, we can recall the “Voyage to Arabia” or “Central Asia”.
As for Rose and Vanilla, this Manser perfume is part of the Sensual White Collection. The first three samples were released in 2011. The company "Rose and Vanilla" was composed of "Cedar Wood" and "Sand Oud." In 2014, the collection was complemented by two more fragrances: the men's “Wind Forest” and “Oud Violet”. Perhaps this collection will be replenished. But at the moment there are only five fragrances in the collection.
What unites them? Customer reviews on this issue are very controversial. Many say that the scents (masculine, 2 feminine and 2 unisex) are very sensual. Others emphasize the word “white” as stated in the name of the collection. Consumers say that all aromas are not heavy, airy, inspiring associations about mental and physical purity.
Perfume decoration
Those who are familiar with Montal perfume know that all samples of this house are decorated in the same way. This is a metal spray can. From a cheap deodorant, Montal perfume water is distinguished only by a beautiful pendant in the shape of an octagonal star. Well, the filling, of course. Fragrances differ in the inscriptions on the spray can and their colors. Although the lion's share of such bottles are decorated in a metallic silver shade.
Amelie Manser, too, did not become wise with the design. Producer "Mansers Rosa-Vanilla" poured its sensual essence into simple laconic glass bottles. Say, niche perfumes should not be fanciful. But is the Manser bottle so simple? Glass for bottles is supplied by CNES. This agency is manufacturing portholes for spaceships. Special glass does not allow neither heat nor harmful ultraviolet radiation. But it is precisely these two factors that spoil the perfume composition. According to the manufacturer, the form of the bottle is a combination of neoclassicism and modern. The bottle is packaged in a bag of brown artificial leather with a metallic sheen.
What consumers say about design
Of course, most women do not know anything about the special glass in which the Manser Rose-Vanilla fragrance is poured. In the reviews, lovely ladies say that it’s a shame to pull a bottle out for people - it’s so simple, without any frills. In appearance, it resembles a bottle of cheap cologne. Many women do not run the risk of putting perfume in their cosmetic bag because they are afraid to break it. Vain fears! The windows of the spaceships will withstand the impact of the asteroid.
But, as women notice, there is no need to carry your favorite fragrance with you. Unlike other perfumed waters that disappear without a trace in four hours, the Manser products have the durability of real perfumes. So the bottle can be left at home on the dressing table. A bottle of “Roses and Vanilla” is packed in a no less laconic black cardboard box with a white label on the front side. According to consumers, this design is somewhat inconsistent with the declared "passionate" orientation of the collection. But a leather bag that closes with strings is a very stylish thing. This is not a shame and in public to pull out of the handbag.
Associations generated by the fragrance “Roses and Vanilla”
Pierre Montal, who was most directly involved in the development of the perfume formula, said that he wanted to create, first of all, the mood of exotic spices. Introducing perfumes, he recalled his childhood when he went to Marseille during the summer holidays. According to him, a subtle haze of oriental spices - vanilla, gurjuna, saffron, always hovered over the city. It came to the port of Marseilles ships sailing from distant lands.
The aroma emanating from the holds created in the imagination of the perfumer a dream of oriental beauties, so desired and so inaccessible. By the way, Montal himself has a similar composition. It is called "Rose Musk." But there the emphasis is on a floral note. And in the female perfume of “Manser Rosa-Vanilla” the sweetness of spices dominates. And by this they are more reminiscent of Intense Coffee gourmet perfume from Montal. The main note in our Manser sample is the precious and rare bourbon vanilla.
Description of the Manser Rosa-Vanilla fragrance from the manufacturer
Specialists attribute this composition to oriental gourmet smells. Indeed, the musky rose is heard clearly, but not dominantly. The main “protagonist” of the perfumery composition is not even bourbon spice, but vanilla sugar. So that the whole symphony does not produce the impression of being too cloying, the producer created the most refreshing overture.
The top notes in the perfume pyramid are aquatic chords and lemon. That is, at first you will be surprised that the composition belongs to the oriental gourmet family - the overture sounds so sharply refreshingly. But then the notes of the heart begin to appear. And in them musk rose generously sprinkled with sugar reigns. Soon a delightful train woven from vanilla appears. In these soft, sweet, warm, like cashmere, waves are mixed sugar, white musk and Virgin cedar light.
Consumer opinion on perfumery composition
Real wars are waged on this issue. “Armfuls of red roses!” Exclaim one. “Vanilla smell of a French patisserie,” others retort. Still others catch the aroma of wood: “It smells like that in a new sauna.” The only common denominator that can be summed up under all the reviews about “Manser Rosa-Vanilla” is the lack of lemon and water notes. Either they do not sound explicitly, or they go too quickly into the shadows - it is not clear. Perhaps these refreshing chords are simply meant to soften the excessive sweetness of the composition?
In any case, many consumers say that vanilla seems very balanced. She does not choke in a hot embrace, but she is enough to arouse appetite. Rose - the second dominant of the composition - perfectly complements vanilla sugar. “Queen of flowers” makes the aroma noble, complex, sublime.
What aroma looks like
Consumers often compare Roza-Vanilla's Manceru reviews with two Montail samples: Intense Coffee and Roses Musk. Indeed, in the first perfume, arabica kernels do not play a dominant role. The enchanting sweetness of a little burnt sugar with vanilla powder coating comes to the fore there. In "Manser," spice is manifested differently.
Vanilla is lighter, playful, changing. And, what a sin to hide, gourmet. This is the smell of freshly baked buns, from which just salivating. As for the comparison of the two "Roses", then in Montal it sounds more heavily, roundly, in an adult way. The flower from the Manser is light. This is not even a rose, but rain from its petals. Here you will not hear a musky hue. The rose is not the queen of quets, but endless tenderness.
For whom the fragrance is created: the opinion of the creators
Manser Rose-Vanilla Eau de Parfum is the quintessence of a beloved and loving woman. The manufacturer speaks a lot of sublime and touching words, the essence of which boils down to one thing: tenderness, beauty, sublime shines through the aroma. Yes, this perfume is very feminine. Fluttering sundresses, flared skirts, low-necked blouses will suit him. In a word, that clothing that emphasizes feminine rounded shapes.
At the same time, the crystal chord of the rose (without the oiliness inherent in this flower) makes the whole composition somewhat strict and sublime. The woman in the fragrance “Rose and Vanilla” from “Manser” seems attractive, but unattainable, like an Olympic goddess.
For whom perfume is created: consumer opinion
Since women often compare Mancera Roses & Vanille with Roses Musk, they determine the ideal age of the bearers of the two fragrances. Pierre Montal created his perfume for a woman in full bloom. Many consumers even say that "all ages are submissive to him." But with the aroma from "Manser" everything is different. He is lighter, volatile, naively gentle.
According to many women, the perfume "Rose and Vanilla" is more suitable for young and even very young people. Those that still smell like sweet caramel and chewing gum with powdery powder. In perfumery, it is widely believed that a rose gives the owner several years. Therefore, the opinion of consumers is as follows: perfumes are created for those young girls who want to appear women.
When to wear a fragrance
In the entire collection of Mancera parfums (and there are 61 of them!), “Rose and Vanilla” are the winteriest perfumes. They sound perfect in the cold season. Rose in the frost seems crystal. Vanilla opens with soft cashmere waves, wraps the owner like a scarf, and the musk-cedar plume is simply charming. Some women use eau de parfum in the warmer seasons - in spring and autumn. They say that the fragrance is calm, unobtrusive. Moreover, he is very complimentary.
It is in the offseason that the perfume Mancera Roses & Vanille likes the opposite sex. The woman in them becomes desirable. In summer, the scent can “smother” indoors. But, in principle, he behaves very dignified. A smoky aroma is mixed with a rose in the heat, but not a cigar, but rather a hookah. And it is very suitable for a warm southern night, when bright stars light up in the velvet sky and sing cicadas. In fact, perfumes are created for daytime wear, but young people can dress in them for evening gala events.
How to recognize counterfeit
Nowadays, niche perfumes are also faked. So, if you want to purchase the original perfume “Rose and Vanilla”, carefully study the box before purchase. Using the barcode, you can verify that the country of origin of perfumed water is France. “Manser Rose-Vanilla”, in addition to a black box, is also packed in a bag. It also has a tag confirming affiliation with the company.
On the box, as well as on the bottle, there is a logo of the house “M”, the inscription “Mancera Paris” and an indication that it is perfumed water in the amount of 60 milliliters. The bottle itself is heavy, made of thick glass. The lid is metal, it is not removable, but unscrewed.
Reviews about the perfume "Manser Rose Vanilla"
Lovers of sweet smells will be crazy about this fragrance. Connoisseurs of oriental aromas will also be delighted. As for persistence, the smell, like all perfumed waters, lasts about four hours. The pyramid unfolds gradually. Unfortunately, the cold aquatic-citrus overture is quite short. She is heard only the first five minutes. But the rest of the notes sound for a long time, shimmering in different faces and shades.
Consumers say that of the entire Manser collection, the Rose and Vanilla perfume has the longest train. People will turn around after you. Moreover, the smell is not always recognizable. He, like the famous "Molecule", is revealed on each person in different ways. On one woman, it will manifest itself as a fragrant rose, and the other will be wrapped in sweet waves of bourbon vanilla.