Unique perfume dupe

[Hemlock_and_Lace]

I visited Pompeii in 2019 and bought a perfume from the gift shop called Rosa Pompeiana. I ran out a few years back, but have been trying to get my hands on a bottle, but it's only sold at the gift shop and I can't order it. I've searched eBay, and Etsy with no luck. I recently placed my first order with BPAL and was hoping they had something that resembled Rosa Pompeiana, but there's so many scents to comb through. I'm hoping those more experienced with BPAL know of something that will calm my obsession with finding this scent.

 

The notes, according to an article I found, are "...rose, mixed with sandalwood and ash from Vesuvius in a universal blend, far from the sweetish taste usually associated with the rose, but rather with a pleasantly bitter aftertaste, which recalls a place, Pompeii, where life was savored intensely." Translated article

 

Like the description says, you can definitely smell the rose, but it's woody. Almost like a 'grown up' and sophisticated rose, mixed with a warm afternoon in the hustle of the busy Forum of Pompeii. 

 

I'd be forever grateful if anyone knows if a cent that fits this description. Thanks!

 

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[artisjok]

You might try Lorraine Cross, it’s a collaboration of BPAL with Bloodmilk Jewels. Notes are: Steam-distilled Somalian myrrh with wild crafted rockrose, Moroccan rose absolute, and white sandalwood. 
It’s very good! A smooth woody rose that always gets compliments from my partner when I wear it. 
I’m sure there are decants on sales lists to try first. 
 

Here’s the page for the bottle if you want to check it.

Edited yesterday at 04:35 PM by artisjok

[ShadowEtienne]

Based on that profile, some General Catalog scents you may want to get imps (samples) of:

 

- Rakshasa [Bewitching Brews]: Sandalwood with rose and patchouli.

- Snooty Rose [Mad Tea Party]: Red rose, oud, plum, bergamot, and red sandalwood.

- The Little Wooden Doll [Marchen]: rose-infused amber and soft golden sandalwood.

 

None of these will be exact matches, but they may have similarities and match the vibes. They have the benefit of being regularly available and something that you could get in smaller quantities to see if you like them.

[Hemlock_and_Lace]

Thanks! I’ve put these suggestions in my wish list.