Rose Fantôme by LVNEA is a hauntingly beautiful fragrance that captures the essence of abandoned roses blending with their natural surroundings, inspired by the moss-covered stones and porcelain of Paris's Cimetière du Père Lachaise. This earthy and agrestic scent combines porcelain roses, immortelle, dried hay, and graveyard soil with cepes, oakmoss, and oakwood, evoking a sense of nature in decay and transformation. The rose is not fresh but rather a spectral presence, blending with earthy, mossy, and woody elements. It is a scent of longing and memory, often described as masculine and unconventional.
Perfumer: April Lea
Scent Profile
Earthy
Agrestic
Floral With Woody And Mossy Undercurrents
Notes
Top Notes
Porcelain Rose
Dried Hay
Middle Notes
Immortelle
Lichen
Base Notes
Oakmoss
Oakwood
Cepes
Graveyard Soil
About LVNEA
LVNEA is a Canadian fragrance house based in Montreal, founded by perfumer April Lea. The brand name comes from the Latin word for “moon,” and its identity is steeped in mysticism, nature, and ritual.
LVNEA is best known for its natural, small-batch perfumes—crafted primarily with botanicals, resins, and essential oils rather than synthetic aromachemicals. Their scents often explore the intersection of the natural world and the arcane, evoking forests, smoke, minerals, and atmospheric moods rather than conventional “perfume structures.”
The line includes perfume oils, eau de parfums, and atmospheric mists, as well as body and home rituals like incense and bath soaks. Each creation tends to feel moody, sensual, and transportive, appealing to fragrance lovers who seek something artisanal, evocative, and slightly witchy.
April Lea is a Canadian-based perfumer and founder of the artisan fragrance house Lvnea. Her work celebrates dark, complex, unisex scents crafted exclusively from natural materials and plant essences, drawing deeply on ancient perfumery techniques, folklore, and natural history. Raised in Philadelphia and now operating out of Montréal, April Lea blends earthy ritual and botanical fascination in small-batch liquid and solid perfumes that offer a lush, narrative-rich take on scent. 
As a creator she thrives in the liminal space between nature and craft, inviting wearers into immersive, story-driven olfactive experiences.
Reviewers praise Rose Fantôme for its unique blend of earthy and floral notes, describing it as 'stinky in the best way' and a 'masterpiece of unusual perfumery.' It is well-suited for those seeking a naturalistic and evocative scent.
Pros
Performance excellence: Lasts about six hours with good projection, maintaining its core earthy/floral identity.
Versatile appeal: Suitable for a variety of conditions and environments, from woods to indoor settings.
Quality composition: Praised for its blend of natural ingredients and unusual yet captivating scent profile.
Cons
Specific limitation: Not suitable for those sensitive to oakmoss due to its bold presence.
Situational drawback: May not appeal to those seeking a fresh or sugary floral scent.
Comparisons
Similar to niche perfumes that highlight earthy and floral contrasts, though Rose Fantôme stands out for its cemetery-inspired theme.
Reminds reviewers of complex, nature-inspired fragrances that blend decay and beauty.
Vibe & Emotions
Mystery and intrigue: Often evoked in natural settings or during contemplative moments.
Memories of the past: Captures a sense of longing and nostalgia.
Nature's transformation: Inspires a sense of awe at the cyclical nature of life.