Launched in 2023 and created by Christi Meshell, Mother of All Roses is a rose soliflore that features top notes of white rose oil and Taif rose water; middle notes of wild rose absolute, rose petals, house-made rose apothecary spirits (Russia) and rose leaf; and base notes of house made Bakhoor extract, house made rose wax tincture (Bulgaria) and rose attar (India). Nature's crowning glory unfurls with heady blossoms, green leaves and woody branches. Sweet, spicy, earthy, and transformative as any magnum opus of high perfumery must be, precious natural roses are presented from top to bottom for a sensation you can feel in your entire body. Rose oil inspires the most noble human attributes of truth, love, creativity, style, valor, charm, delight, fulfillment, clarity, joy, peace and sincerity. Enjoy this perfume for beauty's own sake, or facilitate deep inner work as you follow your nose into the heart of love itself during your meditations. Many were called but few were chosen during the creative process. From her vast organ of notes, Christi selected only those essences which played to remind her of a certain, special rose in the Portland Rose Garden that her family would visit for Mother's Day picnics when she was a child. Like mother like daughter, an exuberant Christi would return to greet her favorite roses each year - especially the dinner-plate sized, creamy blossoms with black pepper tones and fruity highlights. Here she shares the delightful aroma of that rose with you. This fragrance contains zero synthetic rose notes, geranium or "rose-like" essences. Surprisingly unisex. Mother of All Roses is a perfume.
Created by founder and perfumer Christi Meshell, House of Matriarch's fragrances are made using the highest quality, certified kosher, natural ethanol distilled in Washington (from organic apples and grapes) so they will continue to smell better and better with time. Halal approved.
HOUSE OF MATRIARCH MOTHER OF ALL ROSES REVIEWS
Fragrantica: "A rose that is unapologetic, tall, and lined with thorns. It is a garden that carries the very aura of rose in the air: sweety, heady, nurturing, soft, earthy and tender. Petals plump, ripe, and absolutely exquisite. I consider this scent as my signature, as I fell in love with it upon first sniff when I received a sample with another HoM order last year. If I could only wear 3 scents for the rest of my life, Mother of All Roses would be present on that list. I adore it so much that I may even wear it on my wedding day, when that time comes. I am my most divine & feminine self when wearing this one, and although the rose has been my favorite flower since I was a child, I am grateful to have fallen in love with it all over again."
Fragrantica: "Rose, like real rose. The bud, petals, stem - cut yesterday- it has just a tinge of age to it. It is more complex rose then the notes might suggest. I love it!!! But I am a rose lover anyway. There is not any of that fake sweetness that turns rose into “old lady” scent. For me this is a 10/10. But I would recommend sampling over blind buying. It is more expensive but HOUSE OF MATRIARCH has a great shoppers program - lets you know when items are on special."
Fragrantica: "Finally a rose soliflore with no geranium! Thank you! It’s not that I don’t like geranium, but it is Not rose. This is a true blue rose, green, fresh, dewy, and authentic. Nothing synthetic in this and it shows. The addition of bakhoor is gentle and balanced and just brings that perfect touch of woodsy resins that boosts the strength of the rose leaf and stem assuring a true soliflore blend. Longevity and sillage is both great. This house is stunning and their heart is in it. Bravo!!"
Fragrantica: "Wow! One of the best roses I’ve ever smelled. It’s bright and rich without godawful geranium or an overpowering woody/patchouli base. I only wish it lasted longer than a few hours but I think this is due to the natural materials. Definitely smells different and superior to all rose-centric scents out there because while it vividly and accurately describes roses, it does so in a romantic, idealized way. These roses are perfectly sweetened with a tiny touch of raspberry preserve and the petals glow in every shade of blue-based red and hot pink. My husband and I cannot get over how great the quality of HOM fragrances are but how much they’d benefit from a revamp on packaging and branding. All four of my tester vials were dysfunctional and needed switched to empties I had on hand. And the images on the website are giving me teen fantasy fiction cover art. At least they aren’t trying to be another Byredo/minimalist thing. I give them props for infusing the branding with color and drama. But this top notch perfume deserves the best. This one and Violet Flame are my dream splurges."
