You guys, I’ve been reading and rereading these descriptions for these rose scented perfumes you recommended the other day, and I’m at the point now where I can practically smell each one.
I’ve yet to try an Acqua di Parma perfume, and their Rosa Nobile Eau de Parfum sounds gorgeous.
Years ago when I visited Milan for fashion week, I remember using Acqua di Parma products in the hotel where I stayed and loving the depth, and even just the bar of soap, so my spider senses are tingling. I would LOVE this.
I like the simplicity of the curved bottle, and I especially love the pink scripty type used for the words, “Rose Nobile.” I know! Font nerd moment. But wait, listen to the description…
Rose Nobile Eau de Parfum is a tribute to the rose, the queen of flowers. Its soft, vibrant scent opens with notes of Sicilian mandarin, Calabrian bergamot and pepper. The heart is intense and velvety with gorgeous florals that move into final crescendo of dry, warm scents, celebrating the beauty of innate feminine charm.
Notes:
- Top: Sicilian mandarin, Calabrian bergamot, pepper.
- Middle: peony, violet, lily of the valley, centifolia rose.
- Base: cedarwood, ambergris, musk.
— nordstrom.com
UGH. Am I really going to order this blindly from the Sephora sale? I’m very tempted… I’ve always been a fan of Italian scents, and this one sounds like the perfect mix of bright notes and roses with a warm, cozy base. 🤗
Also up for consideration is this beautiful bottle of Miss Dior Rose N’ Roses…
Miss Dior Rose N’Roses, the eau de toilette whose trail incarnates the floral abundance of fields of roses in Grasse.
The freshness of an armful of fresh, colorful petals, the vivifying energy of citrusy dew: Miss Dior Rose N’Roses is a sparkling floral fragrance, a profusion of Grasse Roses refreshed by a Bergamot zest and heightened by the intensity of a White Musk note.
The vibrant Geranium essence refines Miss Dior Rose N’Roses Eau de Toilette with its lemony aromas to faithfully recreate the irresistible scent of an endless field of flowers: a bright pink hue becomes a fragrance that takes hold of you and never lets go.
— dior.com
Doesn’t this sound so sparkling and fresh? I feel like it might be better suited as a spring scent, though.
Last, but not least, Mon Paris Eau de Parfum by YSL.
Mon Paris Eau de Parfum is a sweet floral women’s fragrance. Sweet notes of red berries are softened by datura flower and anchored by the woody scent of white musk blended beautifully together with patchouli to create a women’s perfume that is romantic in every way.
–yslbeauty.com
This one sounds really feminine but potentially too sweet. I’m intrigued by the fact that it’s by YSL, though, because my very first bottle of perfume was Paris by YSL, so ya know… nostalgia!
I feel like rose perfumes are something people either love or…don’t love. What’s your stance? I’m a fan, although I prefer rose scents with some depth and complexity; otherwise I get overwhelmed by dominant rose notes.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
One my husband will bring me home from London where he does business is a favorite rose scent – Rose Silence by Miller Harris perfumes. It’s crisp rose paired with mandarin and a touch of blackcurrant tang, as well as a hint of musk – very delicious smelling and not too “summery”. It’s not cheap but it’s not NEARLY as expensive as a lot of other rose perfumes.
Well that sounds like a gorgeous scent!
My very favorite is Jo Malone’s Red Roses, which is a pure, clean rose smell without being overly sweet, heavy or cloying. Delicious!
I love rose scents but it can’t be just rose. I also need some layers.
It’s probably not on your radar but stay away from Rose Jam–it’s a Lush fragrance. It turns lavender on the skin after an hour in an obnoxious way.
Rose N Roses is my favorite parfume. Spotted last fall, received it for last Christmas.
Wear it every day.
I almost want it just for the bottle. It’s SO pretty!
Scent is so personal isn’t it? What one person detests is another’s holy grail! My favorite recent fragrance is Ouai’s Melrose Place. Reviews describe it as a clean rose scent. I don’t often gravitate towards florals but this one is lovely. I bought it after loving the scent of the sample body/scalp scrub. I think you linked an article recently about hair care brands coming out with fragrance and I’m here for it!
Yes! Fragrances seem to be a big trend now with hair care, and I can’t wait to see how far the trend goes!
Hi Karen!
Have you tried Sisley’s Izia? It is a beautiful scent which, to me, is rosy and fresh at the same time. I suffer from migraines and find many scents overwhelming but I keep coming back to Izia.
I have been making soaps, lotions, body scrubs, balms, deodorant, etc for 10 years and I just purchased a fragrance oil for my next soap called Calabrian Bergamot Violet and it is FANTASTIC. I say go for it.
The other day when I recommended a rose fragrance I said Dior’s Rock and Roses, but I meant Roses and Roses, I actually think of it as a fall scent because it has some depth to it!
I’ve never used Rose ‘n Roses specifically, but I have Sephora samples of Mon Paris and Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet and like them both, so I would say that Rose ‘n Roses and Mon Paris should both be good choices.
I haven’t tried any of these, but am very careful with rose scents. Anything too sweet or powdery won’t work for me, but give me headaches.
I adore rose scents. I have both the ones you mentioned. My favorite of the two is definitely Rosa Nobile. Lasting power is better than the Dior, and I like the scent a bit better, but that’s obviously subjective. My absolute favorite rose scent is Aerin Rose de Grasse. It’s very expensive though, and I’d say my second favorite rose scent is Rosa Nobile. I’m a fan of most Acqua di Parma scents, though. Let us know what you end up with!
Forgot to add— I also like (and own) Mon Paris, but it is super sweet, and it leans more fruity/candy sweet to me, so if you’re looking for a rose, I’d stick with the other two.