Thinking of “Roses,” a sweet floral and fresh fragrance pops in our senses. The aroma of Rose is implied to be a feminine one. This might be true with several genres of roses but not all. Some species of roses have an unmistakable citric tinge, some are woody, and some with a dash of spice.
Roses have an immense diversity of fragrances and have the ability to exquisitely fuse with another citrus, floral or woody scents.
The name “Rose” is derived from the Latin word “Rosa.” In Roman methodology, the goddess of flowers ordains the rose as the “Queen of flowers.” She named the flower rose upon her son, Eros, the god of love. For forever, roses have become a symbol of love and romance. Just like a rose ultimately dies, it signifies ‘love until death.’ Beautiful, isn’t it?
Roses are native to China but started spreading wide throughout the world. If we talk in terms of colors, roses have a wide variety. Although, not all roses are used in perfumes. Following are some breeds used for the scent of roses, alongside perfumes with rose notes present:
Bulgarian rose
Bulgarian roses have a mix of honey, cinnamon, green leaves, and a hint of raspberry. The range of scents present in this single ingredient is astonishing. It has both sweet and spicy notes. The rose oil produced by Bulgarian roses is quite expensive, as its extraction process is complex. You can find Bulgarian rose in LES SABLES ROSES by Louis Vuitton. This mash-up of oud wood and Bulgarian rose is as intoxicating as a freshly made delightful desert.
Damask rose
Rosa damascene, also known as Damask Rose are known for their pleasant fragrance. Cultivated only for commercial use, these flowers are used in perfumery extensively. The smell can range from sweet floral to lemony spicy, depending on the soil. You can find Damask Rose in Rose Noir by Byredo. This scent brings out the dark side of the Damask rose, blending it with low notes of moss and musk.
May rose/ Grasse rose
Rose De Mai is exclusively harvested in the month of May, hence the name May Rose. They are cultivated in the Grasse region of the south of France. The fragrance is sweet, with uncommon honey and green hints. You can find Rose De Mai in Rose Prick by Tom Ford, inspired by a garden of different breeds of roses.
White rose
White Rose smells similar to violets and has a peppery aroma of nasturtium. Some White roses are hybrids, while others are wild, which can be found in White Rose & Lemon Leaves by Jo Loves. The name itself states the subtle scent of white rose with middle notes of lemon peel. It is a concoction of light, spicy and lemony rose scents.
