Gift your beloved a rose this season of love, whether that’s a romantic partner or yourself. Or go for a few and create a fragrant bouquet. There’s a rose for every taste, every palate, every preference, below…
Domaine Privé Rose
Rosebuds, Blackwood, Amber
Soft and captivating, yet fresh as dew on petals, Rose is delicate and realistic. The house, Domaine Privé, is an eco-conscious French fragrance house rooted in well-being, simplicity, and a deep respect for nature. If you’re searching for a rose that’s simple in its beauty, like a single pink rose on a stem, this is your pick.
BDK Parfums Impadia
Pear, Rose, Oud
Impadia is a deep, juicy rose, inspired by the duality of an urban landscape and the symphony of colors that envelop it during sunrise and sunset. Don’t be afraid of the oud; it’s a gentle embrace that just adds a hint of woods. If you love scents like Delina, Guidance, and Oud Satin Mood, you will adore Impadia. Sensual and amorous, this is for the lover.
Dusita Paris Rosarine
Rose, Raspberry, Incense
Meaning “queen of roses” in Thai, Rosarine encompasses the entirety of the flower, green leaves, spiked thorns, sweet petals, and all. It’s spicy, sweet, and earthy, with a hint of fruit – though never juvenile. I love that all Dusita perfumes are olfactory tributes to the poetry of the late Montri Umavijani, founder and perfumer Pissara “Ploi” Umavijani’s father.
Christian Louboutin Rose Fétiche
Cherry, Rose, Pink Pepper
This is a deep, seductive, sweet ode to rose, an interpretation that evokes velvet and stilettos. It’s mouthwateringly delicious, with a tinge of musk; once on skin, it becomes iresistibly alluring. Gifting this one on February 14th sends a message of dangerous desire and endless infatuation.
The Harmonist Hypnotizing Fire
Pepper Tree, Bulgarian Rose, Praline
Dubbing itself the ultimate first-date fragrance, Hypnotizing Fire is sure to entrance and intrigue. Gentle flames of spicy pepper and warm benzoin envelope the wearer, creating a sillage of spellbinding sophistication. It’s the perfect first impression.
Meleg Perfumes Very Cherry Rose, Chocolate Patchouli
Black Cherry, Powdery Rose, Dark Chocolate
This is perhaps the flirtiest of the bunch, a youthful, confectionary scent that inevitably lifts the spirits. With a bite of dark chocolate to balance the syrupy rose-cherry elixir, this one is bold yet soft, fun yet elegant. I love that the perfumer, Vancouver-based Matthew Meleg, is self-taught. Combine the roses and the chocolate with Very Cherry Rose, Chocolate Patchouli.
Ormonde Jayne Damask
Blackcurrant, Rose, Pink Berries
This is a charming floral gourmand that feels like a cloud of feminity to me. Fragrance is for all genders, but there is something so beautifully ladylike about rose done in this style. There is little sweetness, and a hint of minerality; the rose petals are truly what shine. Lemon brightens this one, like sunshine on a cold day.
L’Epoque Parfums Dopamine Rose
Raspberry Marshmallow, Rose, Ozonic Notes
One word comes to mind here: pretty. This is the scent to wear at dinner on the night of the 14th, when you’re dressed in a pink silk blouse and white tweed skirt to celebrate the day of love. This deliciously smooth scent will make you feel like a rose itself – the most loved flower on the globe.
Jorum Studio Rose Highland
Rose Absolute, Ambergris, Azalea
Wearing this fragrance makes me feel like I’m standing on the rocky shores of Scotland’s coastline, drops of ocean licking my face and the bouquet of roses I’m holding onto. It’s green, it’s gritty, it makes you feel alive, like the powerful waves below. This is not your sweet rose, but it’s a very special take on one of my favorite flowers.
ALTAIA By Any Other Name
Cedar, Peony, Rose
This is a musky, Tudor-style bouquet of English roses – flirtatious yet distinguished, dewy yet completely grounded. Perhaps the most romantic on this list, it evokes its namesake play, Romeo and Juliet, a tale of destiny, passion, and the tender drama of young love. Honeyed, fresh, and lovely, it would smell just as sweet no matter what you called it.
