The most richly sensual and deeply feminine expression in Mariella Burani's acclaimed 2001 Bouquet de Roses collection — Bouquet de Roses Sensuelle Eau Parfumée is the warm, opulent, darkly romantic chapter of the series. Launched as a limited edition alongside Relaxante, Régénérante, and Rafraîchissante, each designed to capture a distinct emotional facet of the rose, Sensuelle — meaning sensual — is unmistakably the most voluptuous of the four: a lush oriental woody fragrance layered with ripe fruit, full-bloomed florals, and a deep, resinous base that lingers on the skin with quiet authority. Now discontinued and increasingly rare in the full 100ml format, it is the most sought-after entry in the collection among collectors and oriental fragrance enthusiasts who have been fortunate enough to encounter it.
Sensuelle opens with a rich, darkly fruity accord of ripe plum, bergamot, and Brazilian rosewood — warm, slightly smoky, and immediately evocative, with a sophisticated depth that signals from the very first spray that this is something altogether richer and more complex than a conventional floral. The heart unfolds into a lush, full-bloomed bouquet of rose, jasmine, cyclamen, and peach — opulent and deeply feminine, the peach adding a softly gourmand sweetness that weaves through the florals and elevates the entire heart accord into something genuinely addictive. The fragrance settles into a warm, woody, and beautifully resinous base of amber, sandalwood, Virginia cedar, vetiver, vanilla, and benzoin — smooth, sensual, and extraordinarily long-lasting for an Eau Parfumée, leaving a rich, golden trail that evolves beautifully on the skin over hours.
Fragrance Profile
- Top Notes: Plum, Bergamot, Brazilian Rosewood
- Heart Notes: Rose, Jasmine, Peach, Cyclamen
- Base Notes: Amber, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar, Vetiver, Vanilla, Benzoin
Sensuelle stands apart from its sisters in the Bouquet de Roses collection by virtue of its genuine depth and complexity — this is not a light daily wear fragrance but a considered, mood-setting scent that rewards patience and skin time. The interplay of ripe plum and rosewood in the opening, full-bloomed rose and peachy jasmine in the heart, and warm benzoin-vanilla in the base creates a seamlessly evolving oriental floral that punches well above its modest origins. Longevity is the strongest in the collection, with sillage that is intimate yet present — close to the skin but impossible to ignore up close. The distinctive red-toned presentation bottle is the most visually striking in the Bouquet de Roses series, and in the full 100ml format represents a genuinely rare and collectible find on the secondary market.
Product Details
- Brand: Mariella Burani
- Fragrance: Bouquet de Roses Sensuelle
- Type: Eau Parfumée Spray
- Size: 100 ml / 3.4 oz
- Gender: Women's
- Fragrance Family: Oriental Woody / Floral Oriental
- Occasion: Evening, Date Night, Fall & Winter, Special Occasions
- Year Launched: 2001
- Status: Discontinued Limited Edition / Rare Collector's Item
A prized find for oriental fragrance lovers, Mariella Burani collectors, and women who appreciate the lush, warm femininity of a beautifully crafted Italian designer scent.