There's nothing quite like a rose. In terms of aesthetics, it's a fine-looking bloom, and in terms of scent, it's a fresh-smelling flower.
So alluring is the roses' scent in fact that they once anointed the wrists of the Ancient Greek and Egyptian nobility – Cleopatra was so partial to its charms, she ordered her room be filled with 18 inches of rose petals so Marc Anthony would think of her every time he smelt a rose.
And in recent months, roses have found their way into the fashion sphere too; London-based designer Richard Quinn incorporated them into his autumn/winter 2020 show, while street style stars in New York weaved them into their looks via floral-adorned jackets and shoes.
But if wearing roses isn't quite your thing, and you're on the hunt for an affordable rosy fragrance, then you may just want to carry on reading.
From scents which have mere inflections of roses to fully-fledged floral fragrances, use this as your comprehensive guide to the full spectrum of rose scents.
H&M Rose Absolute Eau de Parfum, £19.99, buy now
Vera Wang Embrace EDT Rose Buds and Vanilla, £25, buy now
Philosphy Pure Grace Nude Rose Eau de Toilette, £35, buy now
Kai Rose Perfume Oil, £42, buy now
Jo Malone Red Roses Cologne, £48, buy now
HERMÈS Eau de Pamplemousse Rose Eau de Cologne, £50, buy now
Miss Dior Rose N'Roses Eau de Toilette, £65, buy now
Jo Loves White Roses and Lemon Leaves Fragrance, £70, buy now
Diptyque Eau Rose Eau de Toilette, £72, buy now
Miller Harris Rose Silence Eau de Parfum, £110, buy now
Le Labo Rose 31 Eau de Parfum, £127, buy now
