To us, rose doesn’t usually scream sexy. The nice, classic scent reminds us more of love. But, when blended with the right notes, rose perfumes can take on a seductive and sexy edge.
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In the following perfumes, rich, smoky and woody scents put a sexy twist on the classic rose note. Just in time for your Valentine’s Day date night…
Crabtree & Evelyn Night Garden Eau de Parfum Ottoman Rose
This Eau de Parfum is inspired by ottoman roses and features elements of blackberry, carnation and fine vintage leather.
Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne
This damask rose-based perfume is blended with smoky oud wood, clove and praline.
Giorgio Armani Rose d’Arabie Eau de Parfum
100mL, $378, www.myer.com.au
This rich Eau de Parfum is an ode to the essence of rose. It is blended with saffron, dark woods, golden amber and patchouli.
Ermenegildo Zegna Indonesian Oud Eau de Toilette
This intense and masculine Eau de Toilette is a mix of Indonesian oud, bergamot, rose, amber and patchouli.
Tom Ford Private Blend Oud Fleur Eau de Parfum
50mL, $340, shop.davidjones.com.au
This luxe-smelling fragrance combines Turkish rose with oud wood, sandalwood, patchouli, cardamom seed and incense.
Clinique Aromatics Elixir Eau de Toilette
This sensual Eau de Toilette blends rose essence with sandalwood, chamomile, oakmoss, jasmine, muguet, ylang-ylang, patchouli vetiver, musk and amber.
Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Eau de Toilette
This sensual, spicy Eau de Toilette contains notes of rose, lavender, amber, grass, cloves, jasmine, coriander and a hint of honey and vanilla.
Shay & Blue Amber Rose Eau de Parfum
100mL, $105, shop.davidjones.com.au
This rich and seductive scent is a concoction of rose, dulce de leche and white amber.
There is some lovely rose fragrances, would love to try some of these perfumes pictured.
Oud fleur sounds very nice. Want to check it out when next time at DJ's
They look like very dark fragrances.