Rose-Infused Skincare And Fragrances Take On A Modern Spin

Whoever says rose scents smell like granny's closet?

Wake up and smell the roses. Credit: Flowers: Roses, Paul de Longpre (French, Lyon 1855–1911 Hollywood), watercolour on brown paper/The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Wake up and smell the roses. Credit: Flowers: Roses, Paul de Longpre (French, Lyon 1855–1911 Hollywood), watercolour on brown paper/The Metropolitan Museum of Art

When it comes to the smell of roses, most people tend to get a little ageist about things, relegating it to the realm of granny fragrances. In actual fact, rose-infused scents have quite a complex character that helps to frame the entire profile of a fragrance when it is paired with other scents.

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You witness the chameleonic aspect of the flower first-hand in the latest crop of floral perfumes and skincare products that have all been infused with the rose scent. Gone are the delicate and powdery cliches; the selection boasts a more vibrant and uplifting scent rather than being cloyingly sweet. Plus, when paired with skincare, rose-infused products are said to boost moisture levels,

We don't know about you, but that sounds like a good thing at any age. Here, our top 10 picks to note.


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