Name
Rose
Latin name
Rosa
Category
Flowers
Information
The rose is the queen of flowers in the world of perfumes. Undoubtedly the most romantic flower, a symbol of love, without which it is difficult to imagine the world of perfumes and cosmetics. It is one of the most beautiful and appreciated fragrances and it is no wonder that every perfumer likes to use rose oil in their compositions. The scent of a rose is unique and when we smell it, we immediately know that it is a rose.
Although there are many types of roses, two types of roses are used in perfumery: Damask rose and Centifolia rose (Rose de Mai). Since a separate article has been written for the Centifolia rose, we will focus on the Damascene rose here. Roses are most often used as a heart note, but it also happens that
What does the Damascene rose smell like?
The scent of a rose is very difficult to describe because it is so diverse. Rose also has fruity, resinous (myrrh) and tea accents. A rose may smell slightly different during the day than at night. Differences can also be detected when we smell it outdoors and indoors.
