The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
House Of The Rose opens with a sense of purpose, a fragrance that arrives with something to say. The name alone signals that this is not a subtle reference or a polite nod to florals. Siordia Parfums has built its collection around the idea that perfume can carry weight, that a name should carry meaning beyond its literal notes. House Of The Rose takes the most iconic flower in perfumery and makes it unmistakably its own. There is no hesitation here, no watering down of the central accord to please every palate. Instead, the rose leads, supported by green and citrus elements that lift rather than dilute.
The choice to pair white rose and damask rose isn't accidental. White rose offers transparency, a scent that reads clean, almost translucent. Damask brings depth, the centuries-old reference point for what rose means in fragrance. Between them, the composition avoids both the watery transparency of modern rose florals and the heavy romanticism of oriental rose. The apricot is the surprise element: it adds a skin-like warmth that makes the roses feel worn rather than displayed, present rather than perfect.
The evolution
The opening arrives fast, lime's citrus brightness cutting through with an electric intensity that commands attention. Green notes emerge alongside white rose petals that feel almost wet, as if the flower was just cut from the stem. This phase is cool and bright, refreshing in a way that reads more morning than evening. The apricot arrives not tart but softened, sun-ripened, carrying warmth beneath the petals as the composition develops. The roses deepen as they warm on skin, damask overtaking white as the dominant voice in the heart of the fragrance. As the composition settles into its drydown, amber wraps around the damask rose, the powdery quality rising to meet the warmth. Both roses become indistinguishable from each other and from the warmth of skin.
Cultural impact
House Of The Rose represents a contemporary approach to niche perfumery that explores themes of cultural imagery and artistic influence. Siordia Parfums has developed a collection that draws from diverse sources to craft perfumes that tell stories. House Of The Rose exemplifies this approach by combining rose with unexpected green and citrus notes, creating something that stands apart from conventional rose fragrances. The house continues to expand its collection, offering alternatives to the dominant fragrance houses in the market.
The House
Siordia ParfumsSiordia Parfums is a Russian niche fragrance house that entered the perfume world in 2016 under the direction of founder Ekaterina Siordia. Based in Russia, the brand has built a catalog of 57 perfumes, making it one of the more prolific entries in the Russian niche perfumery scene. The house occupies a distinctive position within the niche fragrance landscape, drawing inspiration from art history, mythology, and cultural imagery rather than adhering to mainstream fragrance conventions. Siordia Parfums creates scents that range from smoky incense interpretations to florals and orientals, with names referencing subjects like Gustav Klimt, ancient Egyptian deities, and literary figures. The brand appeals to collectors and fragrance enthusiasts who seek perfumes with narrative depth and unconventional compositions, particularly those interested in Eastern European niche perfumery.
The Creator
Ekaterina SiordiaSiordia's stylistic signature lies in dramatic contrast and unexpected combinations. She layers familiar materials in unfamiliar configurations, producing fragrances that feel simultaneously accessible and strange.
