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A fragrance without roses is almost as unthinkable. Not only are roses the most romantic of flowers to look at: they’re an absolute cornerstone of perfumery – the most important flower of all, from the point of view of a nose: sometimes powdery, sometimes woody, musky, myrrh-y, clove-like, sometimes fruity, or just blowsily feminine – but always, intensely romantic. Roses are said to feature in at least 75% of modern feminine fragrances, and at least 10% of all men’s perfumes.
A rose’s petals contain its perfume, although some stamens smell of musk or cloves. The smell of roses is thought to be relaxing and restorative because it encourages us to breath deeply and slowly. Rose
The rose flower has a vast range of smells, many of which are the result of floral breeding during the last century. The spectrum of fragrance spans from delightful to unpleasant, including notes such as boxwoods, green tea, honey, vine, moss, fruit, and many other flowers. Scents in roses come from over 300 compounds.
Smelling roses is a magical experience, instilling both an essence of calm and a feeling of raised spirits. It is a relaxing and restorative experience that encourages taking deep breaths. The scent of a rose contains multitudes.