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Roses are the cornerstone of several fragrances. In fact, nearly 75% of all perfumes contains that ingredient. Although roses are a ubiquitous ingredient, it is not necessarily a one-note smell.
Roses may give you the feeling of your grandmother’s perfume. The fragrance may seem old-fashioned, but it is not your typical old lady perfume. Currently, rose perfumes are light and embody femininity.
I love the smell of rose scents. There are rose perfumes that are primarily light and sweet, mixed in with floral and citrus smells.
Other perfumes are bolder. The rose is mixed in with a muskier scent to give a balanced feel to the scent. There are others that are warm and mixed with vanilla.
Whether you are looking for a one-note rose scent, or a rose fragrance that is a dominant note, there are plenty of rose scents on the market.
Scroll below for the 12 best rose perfumes to try.
This fragrance is inspired by Tom Ford’s private garden.
It features top notes of Sichuan pepper and turmeric, with Turkish and Bulgarian rose at its heart and patchouli. It is a warm and spicy scent.
Harvested in May and June, the roses for this oil are picked for this particular perfume by Nest.
If you are looking for a true rose scent, this is your scent.
Also, it is long-lasting and a little goes a long way with this oil.
This musky, floral fragrance is one of the most intense rose perfumes. It is a nice balance for those not looking for an overly floral scent.
There are notes of black currant, and germanium, with base notes of musk and cedar.
This perfume was meant to evoke the rose fields of Grasse, France.
This fresh fragrance has layers of musk, patchouli, and vetiver, adding a woody element under the rose.
In the words of Christian Dior, it’s “a fragrance that smells like love.”
This popular scent is light and floral. However, there is a rich rose essence to this perfume.
The top note is litchi, with middle notes of peony and woodsy notes for the base.
The Le Monde perfume is a sweet delight.
It has notes of Turkish delight, rose water, and sugar.
If you are looking for a dash of honey with roses, this perfume is it!
This fragrance from Jo Malone is romantic, with hints of sweet honey and lemon.
Manufactured in the heart of Grasse, the Panier des Sens captures the rose field in its scent.
It is a velvety rose scent with notes of white musks and cedarwood.
This is an elegant perfume for those looking for a sophisticated scent. It is a feminine scent with notes of musk and cedar.
Notes of pear and lychee add a light touch.
This is an elegant and classy perfume from Chloe.
The perfume has fruity nuances of sunny mandarin, while bright notes of black currant give an extra dose of sparkle to this elegant fragrance.
Cedar and white amber form the base of the perfume.
I personally own this one, and it is wonderful.
It is a sweet rose smell with hints of vanilla.
It is long-lasting and a great scent for Spring or Summer.
This creamy rose scent is absolutely intoxicating.
It is a classic floral scent made with three varieties of roses. It has longevity without it being overpowering.