17 Best Rose Perfumes for Women
Modern Rose Scented Perfume
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Looking for a list of the best rose perfumes? Look no further because…
We recently spent weeks researching and fully-testing 67 different rose scented perfumes to find out which ones are the best.
Here’s the deal:
We tried and tested all 67 fragrances for how good they smelled and how long they lasted. But we didn’t stop there…
We also discovered which season and which situation each fragrance works best in. And then we whittled them down to a manageable list of the 17 best rose scented perfume.
The good news?
Today you’re in for a treat because in this post we are going to share our results with you.
So if you’re a rose lover, this list should serve you well. 🌹
Let’s dive in!
Jump Links
- 17. Atelier Cologne Rose Anonyme
- 16. Perfumer’s Workshop Tea Rose
- 15. Acqua Di Parma Rosa Nobile
- 14. Tom Ford Café Rose
- 13. Amouage Lyric Woman
- 12. Maison Christian Dior Oud Ispahan
- 11. Maison Christian Dior Ambre Nuit
- 10. Armani Privé Rose D’Arabie
- 9. Montale Intense Café
- 8. Serge Lutens La Fille de Berlin
- 7. Maison Lancôme Oud Bouquet
- 6. Tom Ford Noir De Noir
- 5. MFK Oud Satin Mood
- 4. Chloé Roses De Chloé
- 3. Frederic Malle: Editions De Parfums Portrait of a Lady
- 2. Lancôme Trésor Midnight Rose
- 1. Jo Malone Red Roses
#17 Atelier Cologne Rose Anonyme
A Spicy-Fresh Rose & Oud
Now:
This is not just a typical run-of-the-mill Rose-Oud combo. In fact, Rose Anonyme is super unique and is in a league of its own. Let’s take a look…
(In case you don’t know… Atelier Cologne are a fairly new niche fragrance house. The brand are known for their authentic-smelling fragrance notes and high-quality ingredients.)
Rose Anonyme opens with a nice blast of fresh dewy roses — mixed with a dose of zesty citruses and a pinch of fresh ginger. However…
Jammy
The citruses quickly fade and make way for the rose, which starts to lean on the dark, jammy, semi-sweet side.
Furthermore, it’s soon joined with a pinch of oud and patchouli — which give it a slightly dark-woody earthy quality. However, the citrus and ginger balance it out and keep it smelling light and zesty.
But here’s the beautiful part:
When it finally dries down, you’re left with a soft, slightly sweet rose… with hints of dark chocolate and ginger. Gorgeous.
And hats off to the perfumer… as the rose smells super authentic — it’s perfectly blended and smooth.
Even better:
Super Versatile
This is super-versatile: all seasons, all occasions — days or nights (but I would go easy with the sprayer in the high-heat). By the way, this is unisex, but leans slightly towards the feminine side.
And I should point something out:
Although this is called Cologne Absolue, it’s actually pure perfume concentrated at 18%. What does that mean for you?
This means it gives you excellent long-lasting performance and nice scent cloud around you.
Ain’t complaining. 🙂
#16 Perfumer’s Workshop Tea Rose
The Best Cheap Rose Perfume
I will make it super easy for you:
If you don’t want anything overly complex and want to smell like a straight-up authentic bouquet of fresh roses:
Get this. 🙂
To clarify, this is not a candied or jammy rose. It’s just straight-up, in-your-face, authentic-smelling rose.
And the best part:
This is super affordable!
A Classic
Now, this was released way back in 1977, and became an instant classic. In fact, today it is still one of the most authentic rose-only perfumes you can get.
So much so, Tea Rose has gained a LOT of love over the years and has been worn by many famous women, such as Princess Diana, Nicole Kidman, Princess Grace of Monaco, to name but a few.
And apparently, 55-60 million bottles of Tea Rose have been sold! They must be doing something right!
Oh, and by the way, to clarify:
A Tea Rose is a name given to a type of rose. This is not some sort of a rose mixed with a tea note fragrance.
Anyway… Let’s break it down:
Powerhouse
Tea Rose opens up with a massive blast of rose mixed with a splash of a bergamot peel citrus vibe. However…
When it starts to settle, this citrus fades away… and you’re left with an authentic-smelling freshly-cut bouquet of dewy-wet dark red roses – the stems and all! (As they say… there is no rose without a thorn.) 🙂
'A Rose's Rarest Essence Lives in the Thorn.' – Rumi.Click To TweetNow:
This is a unisex scent and can be used in all seasons for just about any occasion. Please be aware, though, this is a mature scent, so I would suggest for the 25-plus crowd.
And the good news…
Tea Rose is super-long lasting. Like, it literally lasts shower to shower! Oh, and this is not a shy perfume — it pushes out. So 1-2 sprays are all you need. No more. Please. 🙂
Simply put:
The rosiest rose of all!
#15 Acqua Di Parma Rosa Nobile
Citrus & Soft Pink Roses
In case you don’t know…
Acqua Di Parma are an Italian lifestyle company, that create high-quality fragrances. You can discover our favorites from the brand on our top 10 Acqua di Parma post — as most are totally unisex. Anyway…
This scent is pretty simplistic, let’s take a look:
Rosa Nobile opens up with a bright pink rose and peony combo… mixed with some fresh sparkling citruses and whispers of pepper.
The rose smells very soft and very, VERY natural.
Soft
After the citrus settles, the pink rose becomes the star of the show — it has a slight peppery vibe. And, as time goes by, it evolves into a beautiful soft pink musky rose, with the occasional waft of citrus. Nice.
The beautiful part:
This is hyper versatile: spring, summer, fall — for any occasion. It works well for dressed-up special occasions… or simply for day-to-day casual use. And is suitable for just about any age.
And to be perfectly clear:
This is NOT a powerhouse projection perfume. In fact, it’s quite subtle, yet, in our tests, we found it to have decent lasting power.
Big thumbs up.
#14 Tom Ford Café Rose
Dark, Sexy & Luxurious
I’m going to let you in on a little secret here…
Café Rose was originally part of Tom Ford’s premium (and expensive) Private Blend Collection. The good news, however, it has now been re-released and re-packaged in the brand’s more affordable Signature line.
Simply put, here’s the beautiful part:
You are getting the same premium, high-quality perfume in a new, gorgeous bottle — at a more affordable price!
Not gonna complain, right? 🙂
Speaking of… If you want to know what the best Tom Ford fragrances are, don’t miss our Top 10 Best Tom Ford list.
Anyway…
Cafe Rose is a unique and complex fragrance. In fact, 3 different rose notes have been masterfully blended to create this incredibly-sexy rose fragrance. Let’s take a smell…
Milky Creamy Coffee
This opens up with a blend of rose, spicy saffron and black pepper… with a faint milky, creamy coffee accord sitting in the background.
The rose smells super authentic. It’s moist, sweet, and jammy — with a slightly powdery vibe. But it gets better…
Dark, Warm & Spicy
When it starts to dry down… a hint of patchouli and creamy sandalwood morphs in, with whispers of incense — giving the scent a nice hint of rich, slightly-earthy, dark sweetness.
Now:
Performs
This is unisex (but leans slightly feminine), and is geared for the mature 20-up crowd.
And I would recommend for the spring, fall and winter as it’s a bit too thick for warm weather wear.
Perfect for dressed up occasions, dates, special occasions, nights out, etc… But I think it can even be worn casually.
Oh, and the good news…
Cafe Rose has excellent lasting power — sometimes hitting the 10-hour mark. Great.
By the way, this is an EDP concentration and pushes out, but it’s not a room-filler. So be careful with your sprays. 🙂
#13 Amouage Lyric Woman
Luxurious Dark Smoky Rose
Here’s what you need to know:
Amouage are a Middle Eastern high-end brand, that create unique luxury fragrances. Understandably, though, they also have prices to match. 🙂
Now, to be clear:
This is a complex scent and has a TON of fragrance notes. However, the notes have all been masterfully blended to create a beautiful, unique, incensey, powdery rose scent. Let me try to break it down for you…
Deep, Warm & Sensual
Lyric Woman opens with a blend of citrusy floral notes, and slightly powdery rose… And these are joined with whispers of smoky incense, ginger and cinnamon.
Now:
When it dries down on your skin, the citrus starts to fade… And the florals and rose start to come more into play… And these are joined with a nice hint of soft, creamy, slightly sweet vanilla.
Also, you get some woodiness sitting in the background — which balances the fragrance out beautifully.
And it smells…
Luxurious & Mysterious
It’s deep, it’s warm, it’s sensual… and it gives off a dark, smoky, spicy, jammy-syrupy vibe. Nice.
Now:
This is appropriate for the spring, fall and winter (just adjust your sprays). And I would also say it’s more suited for the mature 25-plus crowd.
Great for dates, romantic settings, nights out, special occasions, etc…
And the good news: This is…
Super. Long. Lasting
However, it’s not a powerhouse that will fill up a room — it’s quite subtle. But it leaves a gorgeous scent-trail that WILL get you noticed. 🙂
Side note: The presentation and bottle are gorgeous.
Top marks!
#12 Maison Christian Dior Oud Ispahan
A Luxurious Rose Oud Masterpiece
I’ll be straight with you…
This is not for everybody. Let me explain:
Oud Ispahan is part of the Maison Christian Dior collection (formally called the La Collection Privée).
If you’re unaware:
This is Dior’s higher-end, more exclusive luxury fragrance collection. A collection that is created by Dior’s very own in-house master perfumer — who chooses only the finest natural ingredients from all over the world.
So needless to say, these come with exclusive prices to match.
Anyway…
In case you don’t know:
Ispahan, also known as Rose d’Ispahan (and Pompon des Princes), is a clear pink, half-open kind of Damask rose.
It’s named after the city Isfahan in Iran, renowned for its gardens and roses… where it was apparently discovered.
And I should point something out: This is a…
Daring Fragrance
This is NOT a typical fragrance. It’s powerful, it’s daring, and it’s not for the faint hearted.
In fact, it has a slightly-dirty mysterious woody-oud note. So if you don’t like oud — you should stay well clear. 🙂
With all that said:
This is an absolute masterpiece, and if you can pull it off, you won’t be disappointed. Let me break it down for you…
Oud Ispahan opens up loud… with a dark, dry, slightly-animalic, earthy rose note… mixed with whispers of smoky incense and a burning wood accord in the background.
And to be honest, the opening is quite harsh and aggressive.
However, the fragrance slowly develops over time… And transforms into something MUCH more enjoyable.
Stay with me… 🙂
Smooths Out
After about 45 minutes, it starts to transition beautifully… The rose and sandalwood start to come more into play and smooth out the animalic woody-oud note.
And finally:
As the rose starts to bloom on your skin, it gets an added beautiful creamy woody sweetness. And is also accompanied with a soft smoky-incense accord in the background.
It’s thick, rich, sensual, and super unique.
Special Occasions
I would say this is unisex and more suited for the sophisticated mature 25-up crowd.
And is also more suited for night time usage: dates, romantic, formal, special occasions, etc… (by the way, this is not an office-friendly type scent. Trust me.)
Plus, as it’s quite dense, this is strictly for the cooler seasons – fall and winter.
Oh, and there’s no doubt about it:
This has enormous lasting power — up to 15 hours! Plus, it projects like crazy, leaving a gorgeous scent trail. So please, take it easy on the sprayer. 🙂
#11 Maison Christian Dior Ambre Nuit
Rose Amber Heaven
This is a fragrance that starts conversations. Trust me. 🙂
Anyway…
Ambre Nuit is another superstar from the Maison Christian Dior collection. Here’s a quick rundown…
Ambre Nuit opens up with a blast of sparkling bergamot and grapefruit citrus freshness. And when it starts to settle, you immediately get a nice peppery rose vibe. Then…
Honey-like Sweetness
As it starts to dry down on your skin… the rose starts to come more into play and is joined with some amber — to give a slightly sweet, peppery, honey-rose quality.
Also, as it develops, you can detect some creamy woods sitting in the background.
(In case you don’t know, the term Amber is used to describe a scent that is sweet, warm, resinous, and honey-like. The Amber accord is created by blending various natural resins/aroma molecules.)
Opulent
It smells super-inviting and opulent. By the way, people will (and do) want to know what you’re wearing. 🙂
To be clear, my friend:
This is NOT a full-bodied rose perfume. In fact, the rose is blended perfectly — to create a gorgeous, smooth, modern scent.
Now:
This is unisex and more suited for the sophisticated 20-up crowd. And more appropriate for the fall and winter, but can be used all year (except for hot summer days) — just adjust your sprays accordingly.
The good news:
Performance
Ambre Nuit is highly versatile and can be worn anytime-anywhere. Dates, romantic, dressed-up, dressed-down, nights-out, casual — you name it!
Even better…
This is super-long-lasting – for up to 10 plus hours. Although, it’s quite subtle and doesn’t shout out for attention… but it leaves a beautiful scent trail.
Immense compliments with this one.
#10 Armani Privé Rose D’Arabie
Dark, Sweet, Jammy Rose
This is from Armani’s Privé Collection. As you can imagine, this collection are higher-quality and more exclusive than typical Armani fragrances (and also more expensive).
Let me tell you how it smells:
This opens up with a blast of luxurious dark sweet jammy rose. And…
Once the opening starts to settle, you get whispers of spicy saffron… and then the oud starts to creep in — giving the scent a nice dark-woody backbone.
To be clear:
The oud is not overpowering and sits nicely in the background.
Velvety Smooth
And once it finally dries down… the rose stays rich, dark and jammy. And then vanilla comes into play — giving it a velvety smooth sweetness.
The fragrance is perfectly balanced: It’s rich, it’s juicy, it’s dark… and it’s intoxicating.
Oh, and before I forget…
As well as the scent, the bottle also looks gorgeous as well. It comes presented in a classy looking box, and it even comes with a handy velvet cloth to clean the bottle. Nice touch.
Special Occasions
Needless to say, this is more suited for the well-dressed 20-up crowd — defiantly not a typical teenybopper sweet type of scent; it’s a very sophisticated and well put together fragrance.
Now, this is more geared for fall and winter night-time usage. I wouldn’t recommend applying this in the high-summer heat. Not a good idea lol.
And you’ll be pleased to know:
This has super performance: it lasts and lasts and lasts… furthermore, it jumps off your skin for the first few hours — so be careful with the sprayer.
Simply put:
This is a type of fragrance for when you want to smell your absolute best: Special occasions, dates, nights out, formal occasions, etc.
#9 Montale Intense Café
Roses, Vanilla & Coffee
Maybe you’ve heard…
Montale are a French luxury perfume brand, known for their powerful long-lasting scents. Does this one perform? Let’s find out…
Intense Café opens with a blend of sweet rose, white florals and vanilla… mixed with a hint of sweet creamy coffee.
Sweet Creamy Coffee
When it settles, the coffee and vanilla start to amp-up and smooth the fragrance out.
And once it’s dried down, you also get a nice hint of musk in the background.
The result?
A beautiful sweet coffee and candied rose vibe. Super unique.
By the way, if you’re a vanilla lover, be sure to check our best vanilla perfumes list.
Sexy & Addictive
This is a unisex scent for all ages, and best for fall and winter usage. I wouldn’t recommend rocking this in the warmer months.
And:
More suited for semi-formal occasions, casual, dates, nights out, clubbing.
Powerhouse
This is super long lasting: it can hold on for an impressive 12-plus hours (and has excellent projection) — so be very, very careful with the sprayer. 🙂
Important note: Montale use super lightweight aluminium bottles. And because they are so light, when you receive a new bottle, it can feel like it’s not full. This is normal (but causes a LOT of confusion).
Bonus: The bottle comes with a handy carrying pouch.
#8 Serge Lutens La Fille de Berlin
Dark, Spicy, Sweet Jammy Rose
Serge Lutens are a French luxury fragrance house, and in case you’re wondering… La Fille de Berlin translates to “The Girl of Berlin.” Let me break it down for you…
La Fille de Berlin opens up with a burst of bright sweet jammy rose — with a hint of greenness.
Now:
When it starts to settle, you get a slightly cold-metallic vibe, mixed with some pepper and honey. This gives the rose a deep, dark, spicy, sweet jammy quality. Nice.
Rich & Luxurious
And when it dries down on your skin, the rose remains the star of the show — with a slight touch of woody earthiness.
It smells like a luxurious bouquet of roses…. and oozes quality. It’s elegant, yet modern. And the good news…
Lasting Power
This is a super-versatile everyday fragrance: all seasons all occasions. It’s unisex, but leans slightly towards the feminine side. And more suited for the 20-up crowd. Even better…
This has excellent lasting power — up to 10 plus hours. However, it’s not a projection monster, it’s subtle and none-offensive.
Side note: The juice itself is a gorgeous red color.
#7 Maison Lancôme Oud Bouquet
Deliciousness
This one is a head-turner.
By the way, Maison Lancôme are the brand’s higher end and more exclusive luxury fragrance collection. Let’s take a sniff…
Oud Bouquet opens up with a heavy blast of sweet praline and vanilla… with an earthy, smoky-woody vibe in the background.
Now, I should point something out:
Please don’t judge this fragrance by the initial strong opening. Be patient, my friend, and wait until it dries down — for the magic to happen. 🙂 Stay with me…
Praline & Vanilla
When it starts to settle on your skin, the rose begins to shine through and brightens up the fragrance. And it also has a delicious, jammy syrupy sweetness quality.
And to be clear, this is a mature sweetness. It’s NOT a typical teenybopper synthetic sweet fragrance. Far from it.
This smells super high-quality and is perfectly blended.
Thankfully, the woody oud note sits quietly in the background, and it’s not the medicinal or overpowering kind.
The oud gives it a deep, delicious and sensual quality.
Now, this is a mature scent, so more suited for the 20-up crowd. And is suited for cool weather use (fall/winter).
Dates
Also… go easy with the sprays as this is NOT weak. 1-2 sprays does the trick and you’re golden.
Oh, and it leaves a beautiful scent trail… and is a HUGE compliment getter.
Perfect for those nights out, dates, special occasions, clubbing.
This is EDP concentration and is super-long lasting — expect up to 10 plus hours of deliciousness. Good stuff!
Bonus: The bottle is gorgeous.
#6 Tom Ford Noir De Noir
Dark Chocolate & Roses
In a nutshell:
Noir de Noir smells of dark red rose petals… mixed with luxury dark chocolate liqueur — with a hint of velvety vanilla creamy sweet richness.
The rose is the star of the show in this fragrance, it’s a beautiful dark creamy woody/earthy rose.
Dark & Mysterious
And when this dries down… a patchouli, vanilla and oud combo join the party… to give it a delicious dark-chocolatey vibe. Nice.
Is it sexy? Absolutely.
Now to be clear:
Noir de Noir is strictly a cool weather fragrance — do not rock this in the high summer heat (trust me). And go easy with the sprays. 🙂
Upscale
This is unisex, and more suited for the classy 25-up crowd. And as it’s a bold, complex, and sophisticated scent… is more appropriate for upscale, dressed-up events, special/romantic occasions, dates, nights out, etc…
And the good news… it also has GREAT lasting power.
Make no mistake:
You will get noticed with this on 🙂
#5 Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood
Rosy Vanilla Sexiness
This is a fragrance that will get you noticed; it has the WOW factor. 🙂
First off…
Don’t be put off by the name of this fragrance. What do I mean? To be honest, some traditional oud fragrances can be very off-putting and in-your-face. However, this is NOT one of those.
In case you don’t know… Oud is a scented resin that is distilled from the rare Agarwood tree. This resin has a dark smoky woody quality.
And due to its rarity — it is super expensive. In fact, to create this fragrance, MFK have used a protected super-high grade of Laotian Oud.
Anyway…
What Maison Francis Kurkdjian have done here, is to create a very safe modern rose, vanilla and oud combo. And they nailed it! Now, for those of you who don’t know…
Luxury
Maison Francis Kurkdjian are a luxury niche perfume house, co-founded by the legend master perfumer himself: Francis Kurkdjian.
Kurkdjian became famous for creating blockbusters for other major perfume companies worldwide. Such as Narciso Rodriguez For Her and For Him, Guerlain Rose Barbare, Christian Dior Homme Cologne, to name but a few.
In fact:
In 2001, Kurkdjian won the Prix François Coty award for his lifetime achievements and earned a place in fragrance history. This is like the Oscars of the fragrance world.
Fast forward to today, and he now has more than 180 fragrances to his name. Impressive, right? Anyway…
Long story short:
Francis Kurkdjian is a genius perfumer. So you can be sure you’re getting a true masterpiece here. 🙂
'Perfume as a work of art is a transmitted expression on intimacy.’ — Francis KurkdjianClick To TweetYou’re probably wondering…
How Does Oud Satin Mood Smell?
MFK Oud Satin Mood smells like a luxurious sweet candied rose. It’s so delicious and so addictive.
Let me break it down for you:
This opens up with a beautiful bright full-blooming sweet candy rose… mixed with a slightly powdery violet accord.
When it starts to settle, the rose starts to reveal itself more. And is finally joined with a nice dose of vanilla sweetness with a mild touch of woody-oud hiding in the background.
And it smells GORGEOUS. 😍
Warm & Comforting
It’s warm and comforting. Sexy and luxurious. This is top-of-the-line juice — beautifully blended and smooth.
And the beautiful part:
Oud Satin Mood is a unisex scent — so you share it with your significant other. Bonus. 🙂
Now, this is more suited for the sophisticated 20-up crowd. And more suited for use in cooler weather (as a night time scent).
Perfect for romantic dates, special occasions, upscale events, nights out, etc…
Super Long Lasting
This is super long-lasting: up to 10-12 hours of performance! So the good news, you only need to use 1-2 sprays MAX…. and you’re golden.
This jumps off your skin for the first few hours… It then becomes more subtle, creating a gorgeous scent bubble around you.
MASSIVE compliment getter — watch heads turn. 🙂
#4 Chloé Roses De Chloé
Light, Fresh & Fruity
This is a youthful, easy-to-wear rose scent. No vintage vibes here. 🙂
(By the way, Roses De Chlóe was released to celebrate 50 years of the house of Chloé.)
How’s it smell?
This opens up with a fresh, light, realistic pink rose bouquet scent… mixed with a nice fruity vibe, and hints of fresh green notes.
Youthful
When it starts to settle, the rose takes control. It’s soapy, soft, and sweet (but not overly sweet). And…
As it evolves, the rose becomes powdery soft and is joined with a nice hint of musk and woodiness.
The beautiful part:
Super Versatile
This is super-versatile: for all seasons — all occasions (also office friendly). Perfect for the spring and summer (and in my opinion, more suited for daytime usage).
Now, please be aware:
Subtle
Roses De Chlóe is not a perfume that screams out for attention — it’s soft, friendly, and non-offensive. So, if you’re looking for a room-filler, this is NOT it.
That said, this is an EDT concentration, and has decent lasting power.
Bonus: The bottle looks adorable.
#3 Frederic Malle: Editions De Parfums Portrait of a Lady
A Modern Masterpiece in Perfumery
Maybe you’ve heard…
This is reportedly a firm favorite of Madonna. Good choice. 🙂
Anyway, here’s what you need to know:
Editions de Parfums are a luxury niche perfume house, created by perfume connoisseur Frederic Malle — for those of you who don’t want to smell like the rest of the world.
But here’s the cool part…
World Class Perfumers
Malle handpicks the best perfumers in the world, and gives them total freedom to express themselves. he only gives them guidance — like an editor.
In fact, there is only one rule the perfumers have to follow:
'Eliminate all that is superfluous or merely decorative’ — Frédéric MalleClick To TweetNow:
Unlike other perfume companies, who keep their perfumers anonymous, Malle gives them full credit for their creations by placing the perfumers’ names on the bottles and boxes.
With Editions de Parfums: it’s all about the perfume. In fact…
They have:
- No famous brand ambassadors
- No fancy bottles (Malle designed the most basic bottles)
- No marketing
- No massive launch events
Instead, Malle invests ALL the money into the perfume itself. The result?
Pieces of Art
Fragrances that are like pieces of art. But here’s the kicker, the fragrances also come with prices to match (understandable).
Anyway, enough babble…
For the creation of Portrait of a Lady, Malle commissioned Dominique Ropion. (Widely considered to be the industry’s best perfumer.)
They wanted to create a perfume using rose in wildly overdose proportions. (About 10%, equivalent to 400 flowers per 100ml bottle.)
You’re probably wondering…
How Does Portrait of a Lady Smell?
Portrait of a Lady is a dark, earthy, smoky, semi-sweet, jammy rose scent — with an added Middle Eastern twist.
Make no mistake:
Complex
This is a complex fragrance; with a LOT of notes. But, I will try my best to describe it to you…
On first spray, you’re greeted with a mega-overdose of semi-sweet Turkish rose, mixed with a blast of patchouli. These are softened with some blackcurrant, raspberry, and smoky incense — with whispers of clove and cinnamon. Then…
As time goes by, the fragrance starts to develop beautifully. The incense starts to settle down and balance out with the rose. And then you can detect more of the raspberry and blackcurrant. Also, a hint of musk and amber make an appearance.
The end result?
You get a dark, semi-sweet, jammy, musky rose… with a slight woody note in the background. And it smells SUPER high-quality. Top marks.
Now:
This is more suited for fall and winter wear, and for the mature well-dressed 25-up crowd.
To be clear:
This is a special occasion, dressed-to-kill type of scent — for when you want to make an impression. Dates, nights-out, upscale events, etc… This is not a casual everyday type scent. And the good news…
A Little Goes a LONG Way
Lasting power is stellar: up to 15 hours. And it projects like crazy for the first 4-5 hours.
Bottom line:
One of the best rose fragrances ever made (with a price tag to match, of course).
#2 Lancôme Trésor Midnight Rose
Rose & Raspberry Heaven
This is a playful fruity-sweet raspberry rose scent. Let’s take a look…
Midnight Rose opens up with a nice-smelling dark, sweet jammy rose. However… the magic begins when it dries down (after about 15 minutes).
Stay with me…
Juicy
As it starts to develop, some raspberry and musk join the party and make the scent juicy and delicious. You also get whispers of pink pepper and some creamy vanilla sexiness.
However, hints of woodiness in the background stop it from becoming overly sweet.
Sophisticated
To be clear, this is NOT a typical teenager fruity scent. It’s sophisticated and well composed.
And make no mistake:
This turns heads and garners a LOT of compliments. People will want to know what you are wearing. 🙂
Now, this works well in the fall, winter, and even on cooler spring days. However, this gets sickeningly sweet in the high summer heat. Trust me.
The beautiful part?
Modern
This is super versatile — any occasion: casual, formal, daytime, evening, dates, nights out, clubbing — you name it.
Now, this is a feminine rose scent that has a young modern vibe to it, but any age can rock it.
Even better…
This is mega long lasting, and pushes out for the first 3-4 hours — so be careful with your application. 🙂
Bonus: The bottle is simply gorgeous.
#1 Jo Malone Red Roses
Rose-Heaven 🌹😇
If you LOVE the smell of real roses… and you’re bored of all the sweet syrupy rose fragrances — then maybe this is for you.
In fact, the name of this perfume says it all as you get exactly what it says on the bottle. And apparently… 7 different types of roses have been masterfully blended into this beauty.
By the way, this also cracked into our top 10 of our best Jo Malone perfumes — for good reason! Let me break it down for you:
This opens with a strong blast of fresh cut roses… mixed with a citrusy lemon and minty vibe.
Oh, and seriously — it smells SUPER authentic!
And when it settles on your skin, the lemon and violet notes give the fragrance a slight green undertone. And then the roses begin to bloom, with that nice hint of lemon freshness.
Mild Honey Sweetness
And, as time goes by, whispers of slightly sweet honey join the party, to give the scent some beautiful warmth. Nice.
The good news:
This is super versatile: All seasons and all occasions — this would make a beautiful signature scent. However, this is more suited for the mature crowd — so I suggest 20-up.
And… although this is called a Cologne, we found it to be quite strong and long-lasting.
Hats off to Jo Malone. 👍
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I have died a thousand deaths since the loss of Lush Imogen Rose…….
I feel you! Sorry to hear, Lisa… Yes, it sucks when a house discontinues one of your favorite scents!
What’s the best scent for a Jammy Rose scent that isn’t sickly sweet? Something good for everyday? Thanks 🙂
Hi Sophia 🙂
Atelier Cologne Rose Anonyme and Serge Lutens La Fille de Berlin are both GREAT and are also super versatile.
Thanks! Which are the most jammy smelling rose perfumes on this list?
You’re welcome, Sophia 🙂
Lancôme Trésor Midnight Rose… but not recommended for the summer or if you live in a tropical climate as it gets cloying in the high heat.
Isn’t noir de noir by tomford more of a feminine perfume
It is a unisex scent. A lot of guys love to wear Noir de Noir. But don’t go blind buying this because rose based scents are not for everyone. Sample it, you might just like it 🙂