If there's one thing you can count on for Summer fragrance trends, it's roses. For the 2017 season, though, rose has been given a seductive edge.
"While lusher, more mature rose scents — and their ultralight, youthful tea rose counterparts — occupy a relatively fixed place in the fragrance world and will always have their market, it is fun to see rose scents breaking out of the 'only for little kids or old ladies' dichotomy," said Gilman. "Fresh rose scents spiked with fruit are definitely having a moment right now, as evidenced by fragrances such as Givenchy L'Atelier de Givenchy Rose Ardente ($235) and Parfums de Marly Delina ($290), and on a more niche end, scents like Annick Goutal Rose Pompon ($105), which blends rose, raspberry, and blackcurrant, and Altaia By Any Other Name ($210), which fuses lychee into rose."
Spritz Givenchy's Rose Ardente on your wrist and try not to suddenly feel more powerful in your own shoes. Though rose is certainly the star of this EDP, it feels bold and brazen thanks to an intoxicating infusion of chili pepper and patchouli and an undercurrent of zesty bergamot. Parfums de Marly Delina has that same sort of masculine, dynamic quality. Here, Turkish rose is spiked with rhubarb and lychee and tempered with nutmeg and vanilla.
If you're a minimalist at heart and want straight rose, reach for Aerin Garden Rose Eau de Cologne ($165). It smells as if fresh water has been placed in a bowl and filled with wild rose petals, then set out under the hot sun all day long.
Another great layering option is Kai Rose Perfume Oil ($48), which puts rich rose absolute on display and comes in rollerball form. Generously apply either post shower for a "I just napped in a field of roses" vibe, or try layering with a splashy citrus or intoxicating spice.
