The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Emoções Rosa arrived in 2021, composed by Philippe Roques and Isaac Sinclair. Its title and note architecture place rose emotions at the center of a vivid tropical composition. The fragrance begins with the energetic pairing of blackcurrant, pineapple, mango, bergamot, orange, and green notes, then gathers that brightness into a bouquet of lily of the valley, carnation, jasmine, rose, and iris. The result feels like a floral scent opening its windows to a humid afternoon. Juicy fruit gives the opening a bright, saturated quality, while the floral notes soften the sharper citrus accents and add a clean, tactile contrast. As the composition settles, rose becomes more apparent, surrounded by the freshness of jasmine, iris, and lily of the valley.
The interesting part is the contrast built into the pyramid. Juicy fruits and citrus provide a buoyant top, while lily of the valley, carnation, jasmine, rose, and iris introduce a softer floral character. Sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla, caramel, and amber then anchor the composition with warmth and sweetness. Nothing here is especially obscure, but the balance gives the fruit a polished floral frame and keeps the rose from dissolving into a simple pretty bouquet.
The evolution
At first, the fragrance presents its brightest side: pineapple, mango, blackcurrant, bergamot, orange, and green notes create a sparkling tropical impression. That energy softens into the floral heart, where rose gives the composition its emotional center while jasmine, iris, carnation, and lily of the valley add a delicate floral texture and a sense of fresh air. As the scent settles, the fruit recedes and caramel, vanilla, amber, sandalwood, and patchouli take over, turning the mood warmer and more sensual. The drydown leaves a sweet woody trail rather than a sharply green one. Over time, it moves from bright and juicy to soft, warm, and rounded. The rose remains central, but its character changes as the base notes develop: it becomes less crisp and more blended, with the surrounding florals creating a smooth transition between fruit, floral, and gourmand accents.
Cultural impact
Emoções Rosa brings a vivid tropical accent to a familiar rose-and-gourmand combination. By placing rose inside a bright fruit profile rather than treating it as a standalone floral fragrance, it creates a composition that can be explored through the contrast between juicy opening notes, a floral heart, and a warm sweet base. The fruit gives the rose a more saturated setting, while amber, caramel, vanilla, sandalwood, and patchouli lend the final impression a soft woody sweetness.
The House
RaccoRacco is a Brazilian niche perfume house that blends the country’s rich botanical heritage with contemporary olfactory storytelling. Since its first launch in the mid‑2000s, the brand has built a catalogue that includes the citrus‑bright Luiz Felipe (2010), the floral Lilac (2024), and the woody‑spicy Black Diamond by Gi (2017). Racco’s creations are sold through select boutiques and a curated online platform, inviting collectors to explore scents that feel both familiar and unexpected.
The Creator
Philippe Roques & Isaac SinclairRoques gravitates toward warm, enveloping constructions that balance accessibility with originality. His signature often involves a deep amber base supported by woody or musky elements, punctuated by bright citrus or floral top notes that provide immediate appeal.
