The note of rose is a true staple in the perfume industry and is one of the most commonly used fragrance notes in the world. There are so many different rose-based fragrances out there, but what are the best rose fragrances for women?
What Is The Note Of Rose And How Does It Smell
The note of rose is one of the most commonly used fragrance notes in the world, and it’s said that it is included in more than 70% of modern women’s fragrances. That is a lot of fragrances that use this fragrance note, and with good reason, as it smells wonderful.
The note of rose can have many different scents. Sometimes, it’s a bit powdery, other times a bit fruity, sometimes a bit woody, and it can even be a bit spicy as well. But there’s one common trend that every rose fragrance has, being that it has the signature scent of rose, as well as a romantic and even seductive vibe.
In perfumery, there are many different types of roses used. Some come from Bulgary, some from Turkey, but they can also come from Grasse, Morocco, and Iran. To the general public, they mostly smell the same, but a perfumer can utilize them to create different fragrances. The rose from Grasse, especially, is known for its high-quality scent.
In the end, the note of rose is unmissable in the world of perfume. It has made so many beautiful fragrances already, and I’m sure it will continue to supply us with some of the finest fragrances in the world. Below are some of the best rose fragrances for women, in no particular order!
1. Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady
Scent: Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady is a truly stunning fragrance with an elegant scent of rose. This fragrance opens with a sweet and fruity scent, however, this quickly fades away and is replaced by a gorgeous scent of rose. After a little while, the scent of rose is accompanied by some spices, as well as the note of incense, which has a smoky, almost balsamic scent. Nearing the dry down, you’re left with an elegant and complex fragrance with a beautiful and seductive scent of rose.
Notes: The top notes of Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady are raspberry, blackcurrant, rose, cinnamon, and cloves. The middle notes are patchouli, incense, and sandalwood. The base notes are benzoin, amber, and musk.
Best for: Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady is a fantastic fragrance to wear during the fall and winter. This fragrance, although based around the note of rose, is a little sweet and heavy, which makes it a bit too overpowering for the warmer months. During the colder months, however, this fragrance is perfect. It works great when worn casually and it has just the right amount of elegance to wear it formally as well. This fragrance is luxury in a bottle.
2. Byredo Rose Of No Man’s Land
Scent: Byredo Rose Of No Man’s Land is a gorgeous rose-based fragrance with a nice hint of spices in there. This fragrance opens with a strong and clean scent of rose. This scent of rose is the main star of the fragrance, only to be accompanied by some soft spices. Hints of pink pepper can be detected, as well as a very subtle and sweet scent of amber. This leaves you with a clean, slightly spicy, but a mostly rose-dominant scent that smells absolutely amazing.
Notes: The top notes of Byredo Rose Of No Man’s Land are pink pepper and Turkish rose. The middle notes are raspberry and Turkish rose. The base notes are amber and papyrus.
Best for: Byredo Rose Of No Man’s Land is a fantastic fragrance that actually works great all year round. Although this fragrance excels during the spring and fall, it can also be worn during the winter and summer as well. Throughout the year, this is a fantastic fragrance to wear casually all day long. Due to the clean vibe of this fragrance, it also works great in the office or during a formal occasion as well. Overall, it’s just a very versatile and great-smelling fragrance.
3. Le Labo Rose 31
Scent: Le Labo Rose 31 is a beautiful fragrance with a woody and rosy scent. This fragrance starts off a bit spicy, but after a while, a beautiful scent of rose comes through. A little while after the opening, the scent of rose is accompanied by a warm and woody scent of cedarwood, adding a gorgeous layer of depth to the fragrance. Nearing the dry down, a nice hint of musk can be noticed, blending in nicely with the woody scent, pushing the scent of rose to the background.
Notes: The top notes of Le Labo Rose 31 are cumin and rose. The middle notes are cedar, vetiver, and rose. The base notes are oud, labdanum, olibanum, guaiac wood, and musk.
Best for: Le Labo Rose 31 is a fantastic fragrance to wear during the fall and spring. This fragrance has a woody scent of rose, which, when combined, provide you with a scent that’s perfect for those cool, transitional seasons. During these seasons, this fragrance is perfect for both casual wear, as well as formal wear. However, this fragrance also works great at night and can even be worn to a date, as there’s a seductive vibe to it.
4. Bvlgari Rose Goldea
Scent: Bvlgari Rose Goldea is a fantastic fragrance with a fresh and vibrant scent of rose. This fragrance opens with a fresh and bright scent of rose, supported by some fruity fresh notes. Over time, some other floral notes are added, creating an almost soapy-like scent. Nearing the dry down, some warmer notes become present, however, you mainly get the fresh, bright, and vibrant scent of rose, which provides you with a clean, successful, and overall gorgeous vibe.
Notes: The top notes of Bvlgari Rose Goldea are bergamot, rose, musk, and pomegranate. The middle notes are jasmine, peach, peony, and Damask rose. The base notes are olibanum, vanilla, musk, and sandalwood.
Best for: Bvlgari Rose Goldea is a fantastic fragrance to wear during the warmer months. This fragrance has a very bright and fresh scent of roses, which works perfectly with those warmer months. During the spring and summer, this fragrance is perfect for pretty much every occasion. It’s a very safe fragrance to wear, as it’s clean and inoffensive. This will make you smell great all the time, but it won’t make you stand out. It will, however, give you a sense of elegance, which is never a bad thing.
5. l’Occitane En Provence Roses Et Reines
Scent: l’Occitane En Provence Roses Et Reines is a beautiful fragrance with a clean and slightly green scent of rose. This fragrance opens with a fresh and slightly fruity scent but is quickly accompanied by a simple, yet elegant scent of rose. Over time, this fragrance doesn’t really change much. Luckily, the scent of rose, supported by the fresh and fruity opening makes for a fantastic fragrance already. This is not the type of rose fragrance where the actual scent of rose is hidden away. Here, the scent of rose is dominant, but not overpowering.
Notes: The top notes of l’Occitane En Provence Roses Et Reines are bergamot and cassis. The middle notes are blackberry, raspberry, Moroccan rose, Turkish rose, Grasse rose, and Bulgarian rose. The base notes are musk, heliotrope, and white cedar.
Best for: l’Occitane En Provence Roses Et Reines is a fantastic fragrance to wear during the warmer seasons. This is a very clean and easy to wear fragrance that just works great in any situation. The clean and inoffensive nature of this fragrance makes it work great in the office, but the lovely scent of rose also works great in a casual setting. There really is no going wrong with this one. It smells simple, yet elegant.
6. Atelier Cologne Rose Anonyme
Scent: Atelier Cologne Rose Anonyme is a fantastic fragrance with the classic scent of rose and oud. This fragrance opens with a beautiful scent of rose with a nice dose of ginger in there as well. This creates a fresh and slightly spicy scent that later blends in perfectly with the note of oud. Even though this fragrance has a healthy dose of oud in there, it is on the fresher side, making for an interesting scent. Overall, you get an interesting and easy to wear fragrance with a beautiful scent.
Notes: The notes of Atelier Cologne Rose Anonyme are benzoin, opoponax, oud, Turkish rose, papyrus, ginger, patchouli, and bergamot.
Best for: Atelier Cologne Rose Anonyme is a fantastic fragrance that you can easily wear all year long. Due to the oud in this fragrance being on the lighter side, this fragrance is actually not only a great cold-weather fragrance but also a great warm-weather fragrance as well. Throughout the year, this fragrance is equally as easy to wear, as it works great in pretty much every occasion, whether formal or casual. There really is no going wrong with this fragrance, however, it does have a slightly more mature scent.
7. Frederic Malle Une Rose
Scent: Frederic Malle Une Rose is a fantastic fragrance with a very unique and interesting scent. This fragrance opens with a strong scent of rose, supported by a scent of red wine. This creates a very interesting scent with a fresh and aromatic vibe. After a little while, the red wine accord fades away, making place for a sweet, slightly smoky scent of honey and tobacco. This blends in perfectly with the scent of rose, which is still present. Overall, a unique and luxurious fragrance with a great scent.
Notes: The notes of Frederic Malle Une Rose are truffle, red wine, woody notes, geranium, fruity notes, honey, rose, musk, and pelargonium.
Best for: Frederic Malle Une Rose is a fantastic fragrance that can easily be worn all year long. This fragrance has both a fresh side, as well as a sweeter side, and when combined, they create a scent that fits in every season. Throughout the year, this fragrance is great for casual wear, but it arguably works better in a formal setting. This fragrance has a luxurious and rich vibe to it, which works perfectly when you’re dressed up a bit.
8. Yves Saint Laurent Paris
Scent: Yves Saint Laurent Paris is a gorgeous fragrance with a timeless and classic scent. This fragrance opens with a sweet and powdery scent of rose, supported by many other floral notes, as well as some fruity notes. After a little while, some green notes can be noticed, creating a scent that almost smells like a freshly cut bouquet of flowers. The dry down of this fragrance is a little warmer and there’s even a creamy, sweet scent present, although quite soft. Overall, this is a truly beautiful fragrance with a timeless scent.
Notes: The top notes of Yves Saint Laurent Paris are cassis, geranium, rose, nasturcia, green notes, bergamot, orange blossom, hyacinth, mimosa, and hawthorn. The middle notes are jasmine, ylang ylang, rose, orris root, lime blossom, lily of the valley, violet, and lily. The base notes are oakmoss, musk, cedar, amber, iris, heliotrope, and sandalwood.
Best for: Yves Saint Laurent Paris is a fantastic fragrance to wear during the spring and summer. The fresh and green scent of flowers just fits in perfectly with those warm, beautiful days. During these warmer seasons, this fragrance is perfect for everyday casual wear, but it also works great in a formal setting as well. This fragrance does have a somewhat ‘classic’ scent, which makes it work a bit better with older women. Nevertheless, this is a fantastic fragrance and definitely worth trying out.
9. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Rosa
Scent: Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Rosa is a great fragrance with a tart and fruity scent of rose. This fragrance opens with a sweet and fruity scent of red berries, creating a tart scent that goes perfectly with the note of rose. The scent of rose quickly becomes noticeable after the opening, providing the fragrance with a fresh and floral scent. There’s also a hint of iris present as well, adding even more to the fresh and floral scent. The dry down of this fragrance becomes a little muskier, but still, the florals are dominant.
Notes: The top notes of Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Rosa are red berries. The middle notes are iris and rose and the base note is musk.
Best for: Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Rosa is a fantastic fragrance to wear during the warmer months. This fragrance has a beautiful scent of tart berries and realistic florals, which creates an inoffensive scent, perfect for those warm days. During the warmer months, this fragrance is best worn casually, but it’s fine for a formal occasion as well. This is also quite a unique fragrance, so when you’re wearing this, you’re sure to stand out from the crowd.
10. Chloe Chloe Eau De Parfum
Scent: Chloe Chloe Eau De Parfum is a fantastic fragrance with a realistic and slightly sweet scent of rose. This fragrance opens with a fresh and slightly fruity scent. This fresh opening is supported by many different floral notes, one of them being the note of rose. The note of rose is definitely the most prominent floral note and has a realistic and beautiful scent. Nearing the dry down, the fragrance becomes a little warmer, but in the end, you mainly get this fresh, clean, and almost soapy scent of rose.
Notes: The top notes of Chloe Chloe Eau De Parfum are litchi, freesia, and peony. The middle notes are magnolia, lily of the valley, and rose. The base notes are cedar and amber.
Best for: Chloe Chloe Eau De Parfum is an absolutely fantastic fragrance to wear during the spring and summer. The fresh and realistic scent of rose just fits in perfectly with the seasons where nature is coming back to life. During these seasons, there aren’t really any restrictions to when you can wear this. It’s great for casual everyday wear, but it’s also inoffensive and clean enough to be worn in the office. There really is no going wrong with this one.
11. Tom Ford Noir De Noir
Scent: Tom Ford Noir De Noir is a truly stunning fragrance with a dark and mysterious scent. This fragrance opens with a dark scent of rose, supported by a soft sweetness in the background. After a little while, the note of truffle is introduced, providing the fragrance with a rich and mysterious scent, which perfectly compliments the opening of rose. Nearing the dry down, hints of oud and vanilla can be noticed, leaving you with a rich, dark, and overall mysterious fragrance with a gorgeous scent.
Notes: The top note of Tom Ford Noir De Noir is saffron. The middle notes are truffle, black rose, and floral notes. The base notes are oakmoss, oud, patchouli, and vanilla.
Best for: Tom Ford Noir De Noir is a fantastic fragrance to wear during the colder months. The rich and dark scent has quite a bit of weight behind it, making it a bit too strong for the warmer months. During the colder months, however, this fragrance is perfect for casual wear, but it’s a true superstar in a formal or intimate setting. With this fragrance, you have a mysterious aura around you with a very luxurious and rich vibe, perfect for when you want to be noticed.
12. Paul Smith Rose
Scent: Paul Smith Rose is a stunning fragrance with a fresh, rich, and slightly green scent of rose. This fragrance immediately opens with a rich scent of rose, supported by a very faint sweetness. After a little while, some other floral notes become present, making for a nice blend of rose and white florals. Over time, this fragrance doesn’t really change much. The scent itself is somewhat linear and simple, but man, does it smell great!
Notes: The top notes of Paul Smith Rose are green tea, rose, and violet. The middle notes are magnolia and Turkish rose and the base notes are cedar and musk.
Best for: Paul Smith Rose is a fantastic fragrance to wear during the spring and summer. This fragrance has a very fresh scent of rose with an almost airy vibe. This makes the fragrance inoffensive and refreshing, perfect for those warmer days. During the warmer seasons, this fragrance is perfect for casual everyday wear, but it’s also inoffensive enough for formal wear as well. And besides smelling fantastic, this fragrance is also very affordable.
13. Serge Lutens La Fille De Berlin
Scent: Serge Lutens La Fille De Berlin is a gorgeous fragrance with a dominant scent of rose, supported by an undertone of sweetness. This fragrance immediately opens with the scent of rose, along with a subtle hint of geranium. These two blend together nicely and create a very likable scent. After a little while, a dose of sweetness comes forth, courtesy of the note of honey. This perfectly supports the scent of rose and creates a sweet, floral, and mostly, a unique scent. Truly a fantastic fragrance.
Notes: The top notes of Serge Lutens La Fille De Berlin are geranium and rose. The middle note is palmarosa and the base notes are moss, patchouli, and honey.
Best for: Serge Lutens La Fille De Berlin is a fantastic fragrance that you can actually wear all year long. This fragrance has the perfect combination of sweetness and freshness, allowing it to be worn during both the cold and the warm months. Throughout the year, this fragrance is perfect for a more dressed-up occasion. This fragrance has a rich scent that fits in much better when you’re dressed up a bit. Of course, you can also wear this fragrance casually, just make sure you yourself look your best as well.
14. Acqua Di Parma Rosa Nobile
Scent: Acqua Di Parma Rosa Nobile is a fantastic fragrance that smells like a beautiful garden of flowers. This fragrance opens with a very calm scent of rose, supported by other florals. Even though there are many floral notes in this fragrance, the note of rose is definitely the strongest. This beautiful scent of florals is later on accompanied by a green scent, as well as some woody accords. This completes the garden-like feel of this fragrance, leaving you with a realistic and peaceful scent.
Notes: The top notes of Acqua Di Parma Rosa Nobile are pepper, bergamot, and mandarin. The middle notes are violet, peony, lily of the valley, and rose. The base notes are musk, ambergris, and cedar.
Best for: Acqua Di Parma Rosa Nobile is a fantastic fragrance to wear during those warm seasons where nature is coming back to life. The calm and realistic scent of this fragrance fits in perfectly with the overall feel of those seasons and can be worn pretty much whenever you’d like. It works great on a warm, casual Sunday morning, but it’s also safe enough to wear it in the office. With this fragrance, you’re sure to never offend anyone.
15. Christian Dior Oud Ispahan
Scent: Christian Dior Oud Ispahan is an absolutely beautiful rose and oud fragrance. This fragrance opens with a gorgeous scent of rose with a stunning undertone of oud. After a little while, some spices can be detected, but the scent of rose and oud is the strongest. Over time, this fragrance doesn’t really change much, but that isn’t really needed, as it already smells like one of the best rose and oud fragrances out there. This is truly a masterpiece with a perfectly blended and luxurious scent.
Notes: The top note of Christian Dior Oud Ispahan is labdanum. The middle notes are saffron, rose, and patchouli. The base notes are cedar, oud, and sandalwood.
Best for: Christian Dior Oud Ispahan is a fantastic fragrance to wear during the winter and fall. This fragrance has a gorgeous scent of rose and oud, which has quite a bit of weight behind it, making it perfect for those colder months. During those months, this fragrance is perfect for any situation imaginable. You can wear this alone at home, when you’re going out somewhere, or when you’re going to the office. There really is no going wrong with this masterpiece.
16. Lancome Tresor Midnight Rose
Scent: Lancome Tresor Midnight Rose with a beautiful, sweet scent of rose. This fragrance immediately opens with a fruity sweet scent, supported by the note of rose, creating an almost berry-like scent. Over time, the sweetness fades away a bit and the fragrance as a whole becomes a little softer. A little while after the opening, some other floral notes can be detected and nearing the dry down, the beautiful berry-like scent of rose is supported by a warm and slightly woody scent.
Notes: The top notes of Lancome Tresor Midnight Rose are raspberry and rose. The middle notes are pink pepper, cassis, peony, and jasmine. The base notes are vanilla, cedar, and musk.
Best for: Lancome Tresor Midnight Rose is a fantastic fragrance to wear during the colder seasons, such as the fall and winter. During these colder months, this fragrance provides you with a sweet and playful scent of rose, perfect for a casual setting. Whether you wear this fragrance during the day or the night, it works lovely. This fragrance can even be worn to a date as well! Overall, this is a beautiful fragrance with a playful and sweet scent.
Should You Have A Rose Fragrance
As a woman, a rose fragrance is definitely something that you should own. Not only is it one of the most beautiful smelling floral notes, but it also perfectly fits any woman there is. Although not a necessity, it is most definitely recommended.
And luckily, there are so many different rose fragrances out there, that there’s bound to be one for you. If you’re more into fresh rose fragrances, give something like Paul Smith Rose or Acqua Di Parma Rosa Nobile a go. And if you’re more into the richer, darker rose fragrances, definitely take a look at Christian Dior Oud Ispahan or Tom Ford Noir De Noir
Due to the large number of rose fragrances out there, you can also be sure that you still smell unique. There’s a very slim chance that someone wears the same rose fragrance as you.
Overall, owning a rose fragrance is definitely recommended. It is one of the most beautiful notes in female perfumery and should definitely not be overlooked. I’d recommend you take a good look at the fragrances listed above and see which of these rose fragrances would fit you perfectly!