I knew I had found a treasure as soon as I opened the outer packaging of Mizensir’s Rose Blanche candle. Before even opening the box, I was gifted with a gentle beckoning of soft rose whispers, and my mood settled and calmed as I unwrapped the soft pink tissue.
Unlit, Rose Blanche offers a subtle invitation to the heart of a white rose, still covered in morning dew. According to the Mizensir copy, the candle embodies the 'delicacy of rose petals with peppery and velvety notes'. It has an elegant simplicity and exudes an aura of innocence and purity. There is no trace of an earthy or sultry rose attar, but rather a light blend of sheer rose petals interwoven with a pale green leaf. The heart is steadied by warm round tones with a subtle powdery touch, therein the 'velvet' proffered by Mizensir. When lit, the notes remain fairly consistent, although the warmth unfolds a bit more and the green notes recede slightly. The throw on the candle is quite good but the scent never becomes overpowering.
This is a wonderful candle for the bedroom or any room where you desire understated beauty and serenity. It would create a lovely haven for guests in the guestroom. At $62 for an 8 oz candle in a glass jar, Mizensir tips the scale at the high end of the spectrum, but I find them well worth it for anyone who craves integrity of scent in their home fragrances. Having recently sniffed an unlit version of their Peony candle in a boutique, my immediate reaction was 'yes, that's true'. What a joy!
The Mizensir line was created by perfumer Alberto Morillas, and is available at aedes or selected Neiman Marcus stores in the US, or at senteursdailleurs in Brussels.
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Thank you so much for this review. I kept both hoping and dreading (the budgetary part of me) that these would be as fantastic as Morillas' many fragrances; It sounds like my nose will be delighted, though my wallet will be crying. I've been curious about Mizensir for forever now, and you've just made it all the worse, so to speak. The Rose Blanche sounds lovely, thanks
Glad you liked the review.
It is truly lovely….that's the best word for it. I hope to try the Pivoine du Matin soon as well at greater length, but the one I'm really curious about now is their Lilas Noir.
Beautiful review! I've got their Bois du Tibet and Sapin de Noel candles, but have been very curious recently about their floral scents. I'm also in a serious rose phase, so am very pleased to see you chose this one to write about. Sounds like a must have.
Thank you! The Bois du Tibet sounds luscious….how do you like it? I haven't sniffed any of their woodsy scents.
I love rose phases. I'm hoping to try to the Red Flower Moroccan Rose at some point, and am a big fan of Diptyque's Roses as well.
The Bois du Tibet is a favorite comfort scent candle of mine, since I think I came out of the womb in a wood scent phase and have never exited. Haven't smelled the Red Flower Moroccan Rose, but love both the Diptyque rose edts and candles.
Mmm…Bois du Tibet sounds very tempting. Oh dear, I'm afraid Mizensir is going to be bad for all of our wallets!