Queen of flowers: 5 fragrances with rose

May 21 is World Rose Day. It is no coincidence that it is called the “queen of flowers": the rose has gone from the only component of the first perfumes in the world to the aroma, which is considered one of the key aromas in modern aromatherapy.

Thanks to natural rose oil, the first perfumes in the world appeared: these were attars, which the women of the East applied to the skin with glass sticks. Centuries have passed, but aromas with a rose still do not lose their relevance. 

Source of calm and self-confidence 

Rose oil was first mined in Persia. In the 10th century, the distillation method was discovered, thanks to which they began to receive it. To this day, in order to obtain 1 liter of rose oil, it is necessary to process about 4 tons of flower petals. That is why real rose oil cannot be cheap. 

But how do rose fragrances affect us? As a full-fledged aromatherapy agent: they stimulate the synthesis of the "hormone of happiness" dopamine, which makes us motivated, improves memory and concentration. The smell of rose oil increases our self-confidence, relieves stress and emotional tension. Sexy, meditative, airy – we have collected the best of perfumes with a note of the "Queen of Flowers". 

Amouage Lyric Woman

Perfume brand Amouage is called the "treasure of Oman". You can't argue with this: it was founded by Said Hamad bin Hamud al bu Said, the prince of Oman, who decided to write the history of the East with the help of aromas. Lyric is a tale of self-sufficient and slightly gothic rose with incense, sandalwood and orris root. Quite aloof and even whimsical, it's the perfect scent for an evening you'll want to spend on your own, recuperating and getting ready for something new.

Montale Roses Musk

And yet, the rose and the East have a lot in common. Pierre Montal created fragrances for the royal families of Qatar and Saudi Arabia. He borrowed several fragrances for his own brand. And the most popular of them was Roses Musk. This is the rose of an oasis that has just been rained on: it is cool and fresh thanks to the musk and jasmine flowers in the drydown. 

Narciso Rodriguez Narciso Rouge

Narciso Rodriguez has gained worldwide fame in perfumery thanks to his recognizable musks – clean and ringing, reminiscent of the smell of a clean body after a shower with luxury gel. Narciso Rouge decided to continue this story: the fragrance can be called lipstick-cream. If Roses Musk tells the story of a pink rose, then Narciso Rouge is an uncompromising red. And there is no doubt about it!

Tom Ford Rose Prick

Under the provocative name with a reference to male potency, there is a rose in spices – with turmeric and Sichuan pepper. It seems like a liquor: it is a sweet flower that really seems to be specially created for romantic dates. We suspect that this is a perfume aphrodisiac.

Gucci A Song For The Rose

Looking for a single rose scent but most scents you've come across seem too flat? A Song For The Rose is the most naturalistic Damask rose fragrance. It seems to many that A Song For The Rose smells like rose hips, but once you listen to natural rose oil, you will understand: this is definitely it! With leaves, buds and already opened petals – a rose in all its forms and in all its splendor!