Some say old-fashioned, we (and TikTok) say timeless! And we're cheering the comeback of rose perfumes because we love the fragrance, the symbolism, the variety and all the other great things about them! Will you be in on it with us?
Roses. Doesn't that sound a little boring and ordinary? At first glance, maybe - it's perhaps the most common flower ever, and even as a perfume ingredient it's not exotic or new. But it still deserves attention. After all, when we tell you that it takes four to five tons of rose petals to produce just one kilo of rose oil, suddenly this ingredient smells a lot more exclusive, doesn't it?
The petals are collected early in the morning, when dew drops are still clinging to them, and processed immediately to extract the maximum of their fragrance. As you can guess, all this makes rose oil or absolue from this flower quite expensive which makes the perfume seem unique. But not always - in fact, sometimes creators resort to using a synthetic substitute. But there's no need to turn your nose up at this. Not only does technology make even synthetic fragrances true to life, but it's also a more sustainable way to produce them. So why not!
There are thousands of varieties of roses. However, due to cross-breeding, many of them have lost their distinctive fragrance over time, and only a handful have gained the favour of perfumers. This privilege has been given in particular to the Damask rose, which has a rich, warm, fresh and sometimes even citrusy fragrance, and the Provence rose, which smells honeyed, slightly spicy and fruity. Isn't that a lot of fragrances for one flower? You're right. In terms of chemistry, a rose is made up of more than 300 different ingredients. Add to that the fact that the composition of the soil or the area where the rose is grown, and you have a rich symphony of accords.
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And this is also the answer to why rose is such a great favourite of perfumers. It is colourful and can be used in endless combinations. So forget the monotonous and predictable fragrances of the past, which can evoke the perfumes of older ladies - pleasant, but on someone else.Today's rose perfumes take on a modern twist by pairing them with other ingredients in a novel way and showcasing endless creativity.
Let's see: Paired with other floral notes, the rose produces a rich and varied bouquet that can turn heads in the best way. Woody accords soften rose to create romantic and elegant combinations. It adds sweetness to fresh fruity and citrus perfumes, and together with the spicy notes of cinnamon, cardamom or cloves it acquires an irresistible piquant touch.
Do you need even more reasons to "put on" a rose fragrance? We've got them! Rose oil is also popular in aromatherapy, and it is known to calm the mind, reduce stress, promote relaxation and also work as an aphrodisiac as a bonus.
Rose in perfumes and other cosmetics was a hit even in ancient civilisations, from Egyptians to Romans. And back then, it was an ingredient for everyone - men and women alike. But with the advent of modern perfumes in the 19th and 20th centuries, fragrances became increasingly gendered, and rose gained the status of a romantic feminine ingredient in Western culture. Today, however, the distinctions are (thankfully) blurring again and perfumers are making the most of rose's versatility, so that even unisex or men's perfumes are not deprived of it. And the result is incredibly sexy!
It's like getting a bouquet of roses every day that smells fresh, fruity or sweet, as you wish. That's how rose perfumes work.
Be enchanted by the intoxicating fragrance of these perfumes