Rose-scented perfumes are having somewhat of a comeback, with more and more pretty glass bottles being filled with rose scents and pretty pink tones. Rose is one of the most classic choices when it comes to perfume and can often be found in the ingredients even when you don’t expect it. More woody fragrances are softened by the addition of rose, whereas much lighter perfumes can benefit from the addition of rose to create sweeter notes, often preventing chemical undertones.
There are multiple different roses used in perfumes; which one is used depends on whether the fragrances calls for a more earthy scent or something sweet and floral. So even if you think you dislike the smell of rose in perfumes, it might just be the one type you aren’t a fan of.
Rose is associated with romance, which makes a rose-scented perfume a beautiful gift, especially for Valentine’s Day. So whether you’re buying for someone you love, or simply want to treat yourself, our round-up of rose-scented perfumes will help you find the perfect pick.
Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense
Buy Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense from Jo Malone (£92)
Diptyque Eau Rose
Buy Diptyque Eau Rose from Space NK (£107)
Le Labo Rose 31
Buy Le Labo Rose 31 from Cult Beauty (from £60)
Chloé Roses de Chloé Eau de Parfum
Buy Chloé Roses de Chloé Eau de Parfum from Look Fantastic (from £55.25)
Halfeti Eau de Parfum
Buy Halfeti Eau de Parfum from Penhaligon’s (£185)
The Coveted Duchess Rose
Buy The Coveted Duchess Rose from Penhaligon’s (£210)
Cairo Eau de Parfum
Buy Cairo Eau de Parfum from Penhaligon’s (£185)
Tiffany Rose Gold Eau de Parfum
Buy Tiffany Rose Gold Eau de Parfum from House of Fraser (from £56)
Roses & Magnolia Cologne
Buy Roses & Magnolia Cologne from Jo Malone (£76)
Giorgio Armani Privé Les Eaux Rose Milano
Buy Giorgio Armani Privé Les Eaux Rose Milano from John Lewis (from £88)
Sì Eau De Parfum
Buy Sì Eau De Parfum from Armani (from £56)
Dolce Rose Eau de Toilette
Buy Dolce Rose Eau de Toilette from John Lewis (from £68)
Chloé Eau de Parfum
Buy Chloé Eau de Parfum from Boots (£92)
Red Roses Cologne
Buy Red Roses Cologne from Jo Malone (£110)