A Guide to David Austin’s Fragrant Cut Roses
June 2, 2026 | 1 min to read
Roses are a sight to behold in their apricot, pink, yellow or ivory glory and a delight to breathe in too, should you choose a variety with a forward fragrance. Without fragrance, the world would be emptier than we might first think.
Scents are processed in the same part of the brain as where memories are safely stored. Scents are emotional and can transport you back to a moment in time. Scents can soothe and make the stresses of a day feel suddenly so insignificant.
So whether it’s a heady Myrrh scent that transports you to someplace special or a traditional tea fragrance that triggers something to make you feel happy and at home, there is a rose filled with notes ready to release. With up to 400 different aromatic components, roses carry one of the most complex scent profiles of all of nature’s blooms. With the help of our fragrance formulation expert Emma, we look at the ingredients of four rose fragrances.
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