L'Alma de la Rosa
L'alma signature line is a profound return to the golden era of perfumery
An age when fragrance was an exquisite odyssey. Born from a philosophy that shuns the ordinary, this artisanal scent resurrects the time-honored tradition of sourcing rare, coveted ingredients from the furthest, most enigmatic corners of the world.
Every drop of L'alma tells a story of discovery and raw, uncompromised beauty. To honor the rare nectar inside, each fragrance is housed within a breathtaking "new" old world filigree flacon. Masterfully crafted with intricate metalwork, the bottle stands as an objet d'art on your vanity.
A physical manifestation of the precious liquid it holds.
For those who seek the extraordinary, L'alma is not just a fragrance. It is a masterpiece for the soul, captured in glass.
The Experience:
L'alma Batch No. 1 opens with a breathtaking sunburst of luminous Hedione and decolourised Sweet Orange, floating weightlessly like light catching glass. The heart reveals a majestic, cinematic floral absolute—anchored by the velvety, deep honeyed facets of rare Isparta Rose Oil and the intoxicating, nocturnal warmth of Jasmine Sambac.
As it matures on the skin, the fragrance transitions into a sacred, hypnotic base. The cold-smoke mystery of ancient Omani Frankincense Sacra and dark Patchouli Heart is wrapped tightly in a creamy embrace of precious Mysore Sandalwood and warm, creamy white musk. It is a complex, long-lasting signature that evolves continuously, ensuring its wearer is never forgotten.
Frances Rose Vanity Collection
The Filigree Flacon
The Jizera Mountains are situated on the border of the Czech Republic and Poland. The centre of this region is the town of Jablonec nad Nisou which lies about 100km northern from Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic.
Glass flacons were produced in glassworks of the Jizera Mountains as soon as the end of the 18th century but the real boom started in 1920. The upswing was connected with technical improvements in the industry, changed way of life in Europe after World War II. The Jizera Mountains region became one of the world centres of flacons and toiletry glass production.
Valley of the roses
The Rose Guide
Rose Oils
The captivating scent of Rose has enchanted people for millennia, earning its place as one of the most cherished aromas. Known as the "Queen of Flowers," the Rose produces over 300 chemical compounds that contribute to its rich, warm, and sweet floral aroma. This complexity is why synthetic imitations often fall short—nothing compares to the real thing!
We use a diverse selection of authentic, natural Rose oils each with its own distinct character shaped by origin, terroir, and extraction method. With so many options available, choosing the perfect Rose oil can be challenging, here's how we navigate the unique qualities.
Rose Absolutes
Rose Absolutes are created through solvent extraction of fresh blossoms, capturing a broader range of aromatic molecules than steam distillation. This process also preserves the flower’s pigments, resulting in an oil with a deep, intensely floral, sweet-honeyed scent and a vivid orange-red hue. Highly concentrated and exceptionally long-lasting, Rose Absolutes provide remarkable depth at a more economical price. To fully appreciate their opulent aroma, Rose Absolutes are diluted—just a few percent or less is enough to make a lasting impression in a perfume.
- Sweet, deep, mellow, antique Rose aroma with a faint indole, spice and honeyed undertone and a fresh green note that comes forth in the drydown. Produced with roses grown on a farm in Bulgaria, this is the classic Rose of perfumery – complex, sophisticated and beautiful. If you like a very smooth, sweet, well-rounded Rose, this is the one for you.
- Voluptuous, sweet, smooth, with distinct yet subtle honey and green notes and the soft, delicate sweetness of a fresh bouquet of Roses. Extracted from the cabbage rose (Rosa x centifolia), Rose de Mai from Egypt has unique sophisticated and ethereal qualities.
- This unique petal rose (Rosa damascena Mill.) has a pronounced fruity top, green and spicy facets, and a touch of honey.” Rose extracts from Isparta are slightly more costly than standard Turkish products as the climate and soil produces richer and more balanced results. In Isparta, roses are still often farmed and harvested in the traditional way on multi-generational farms.
- This unique petal rose note has a pronounced fruity top, green and spicy facets, This is 100% pure and natural Rose de Mai absolute made in France. Almost all of the annual production of this absolute is taken by Dior and Chanel. This masterpiece has an indulgence that defies belief. From the naturally sweet opening notes to the astonishingly balanced spice of the dry-down accented with hints of farmyard smoke and spring rains, it evokes every aspect of the Provence countryside.
Steam Distilled Rose Otto
Rose essential oil, known as Rose Otto, takes its name from the Persian word ‘atir,’ meaning perfume. In contrast to solvent-extracted oils, Rose Otto is produced through steam distillation, resulting in a much lower yield—one of the reasons for its higher cost. This extraction method preserves its delicate, earthy, green, and fresh floral notes, making it a favorite in aromatherapy and luxury skincare. Though its rich, sumptuous scent is also highly valued in perfumery, just a small amount is enough to exalt any formulation.
- Fresh, warm, deeply floral and rich with hints of soft citrus zest, faint pepper, earthy green body notes, and a muted waxy undertone. Crafted from organic Bulgarian roses, it boasts a heart-melting sweetness and refreshingly smooth elegance. This full-bodied, extremely complex Rose is perfect for premium organic skincare formulations and fine perfumery.
- Clear, radiant, floral/fruity top notes over a deep, honey-sweet, wild Rose-type aroma with dense green and subtle peppery nuances. Grown and produced on a farm in Turkey, the temperate terroir yields a Rose with a slightly higher concentration of citronellol, imparting a delightful, sweet, green-lemony freshness and clean floral aroma.