OCTAVIA MORGAN LOS ANGELES

 DARK ROSE Eau de Parfum

I am a huge fragrance head, and when I started collecting perfumes, I only leaned towards floral specifically rose scents. I quickly learned that they can often be repetitive and quite boring. Dark Rose really changed my opinion on rose perfumes! It has such a juicy, sweet sent that is carried by a subtle spiciness. I usually hate any fragrance with patchouli notes, but this didn't bother me whatsoever. I LOVE peppercorn notes and I think this is a great way for people to experience it because it's not overwhelming. All of the notes are so perfectly balanced, and the scent changes throughout the day as it settles on your skin and adjusts to your PH. It starts off sweet from the plum that is perfectly accompanied by a gentle rose and rose water scent. It then evolves into a beautiful spicy sent that is nowhere near overpowering. It has incredible project and longevity, it lasts all day and a little goes a long way! It layers very nicely with other fragrances or body sprays so if you want it spicer, sweeter, fruitier, or more floral, it's easily achieved. I just wish the bottles were more unique as this style has been done many times before by other brands. Overall, this has easily become one of my favorite fragrances!

This perfume is pure elegance. A heavy glass flacon with a deep crimson hue that feels like it belongs on an old Hollywood vanity. It whispers luxury before you even take the cap off. Now, the scent itself — Dark Rose doesn't come to play. This isn't your light, springtime garden party rose. This is a full velvet gown, a stolen glance across a dimly lit room, a secret you want to keep to yourself but can't stop talking about. The opening hits you with a luscious blackcurrant note, almost juicy, but quickly gets grounded by an intoxicating Turkish rose that's rich, dense, and a little mischievous. Underneath, there's a smoky oud and a touch of patchouli that turns the fragrance into something magnetic — think "mysterious heiress at midnight" energy. I got a full 8-9 hours of wear with just two sprays. Dark Rose blooms beautifully on skin, evolving in waves: juicy, floral, then dark and earthy. It also leaves a trail — the kind that turns heads in elevators and has strangers tapping you on the shoulder asking, "What are you wearing?" If you're someone who loves rose scents but wants something deeper, sexier, and far less predictable, Dark Rose deserves a place on your shelf. It's drama, romance, and power — bottled. Highly recommend for evening wear, special occasions, or frankly, anytime you feel like main character energy is the only acceptable energy.

It's the first time I try a perfume by Octavia Morgan and I didn't know exactly what to expect, but it completely surprised me. Normally, I like perfumes with floral and fruity notes, and if they're combined with sweet scents, they become perfect for me. That's why, when I sprayed this perfume, I loved it instantly. With just one splash, you can immediately smell the black rose with its intense floral scent, the plum which adds more sweetness, and finally the pink pepper, giving it a bit of spice and turning it into an elegant, classic, and above all, mature perfume. This is not the typical floral-fruity perfume with tropical tones—it's more modest, interesting, and very sexy. In my opinion, it's perfect to use on any occasion, from daily wear to a special event, because I feel it adapts completely to any situation. And best of all, its scent lasts for several hours. Without a doubt, I recommend this perfume to people who enjoy sweet and strong fragrances, especially those who want to stand out everywhere with a sophisticated and unique aroma.This product was provided for promotional purposes in exchange for my honest review.

I was a little hesitant with the smell of this perfume because i'm not a rose scent person, I like fresh soft scents. I wanted to give this perfume a try to see how different it is from other rose scent perfumes. When I received this perfume i was like OMG!! this smells amazing and is not a strong get out of fhe room, headache perfume (lol). I have gotten so many compliments when i wear this fragrance and it last all day. i went out for dinner after work and i was told i smell amazing, goes to tell how this perfume last all day. I love the bottle and packaging it gives it a really nice high end perfume. i definately recommend people to use dark rose, i would love to try their other fragrances i'm sure that they all smell amazing. oh and remember a little goes a long way. This product was provided for promotional purposes in exchange for my honest reviews

As a stylist, I always love trying out new fragrances and exchanging recommendations with my clients. This is my first experience with Octavia Morgan and the description of Dark Rose was everything I wanted in a fragrance. I was really hoping for a head turner, a scent that people would remember you by, but this was not it. I own several dark florals and it is definitely a type of perfume I gravitate to and when I see dark in the name, I expect a sultry, sophisticated scent. I was really excited to add a dark perfume with a rose note as it was something I do not own and had not experienced. Unfortunately, I do not get the dark vibe from this. The notes look great on paper, but they do not pull this way on my skin. The rose is present and the main feature, and there is a strong earthy note like it was just pulled from the ground (stem, leaves and dirt included). However, I'm missing the plum completely, which I feel would have given it more allure if it was combined with the contrasting vanilla, which presents as extremely subtle. The pink peppercorn stays in the background and is a delicate accent, but the patchouli holds its own. The scent is linear and wears for about four hours. This has decent throw when you first spray, but reads closer to the body after about a hour of wear. To me the scent just does not give the same mood as the description evokes. All this said, this scent is still very nice and it is a great unisex option that anyone could enjoy. I just wish they would have pushed this scent a little more and gave it more depth to fit the description that sounded so perfect. This review was collected as part of a promotion.