Along with Lime Basil & Mandarin and Pomegranate Noir, Red Roses is certainly among Jo Malone‘s signature fragrances. Today I am looking more closely at this sparklingly clean and crisp rose-toned creation.
Red Roses features notes of lemon, rose, violet leaves, and honeycomb. It is essentially a green floral, as the combination of roses and violet leaves creates the scent of freshly cut roses. The zestiness of the lemon is quickly followed by the floral and the leafy notes. The drydown is more green than floral, and the honeycomb is not really detectable on me.
The development of the scent is minimal, as the scent stays green and floral throughout the wear. As a cologne, the scent is fairly long-lasting.
It is not a rose scent that tries to be modern or edgy. It has an idyllic charm that is fresh as well as romantic. It is by no means a generic rose scent either, as the supporting notes help give the overall composition a clear identity.
My only issue with Red Roses is that the green-toned drydown, which is largely formed by the note of violet leaves, is considerably salty on my skin. (I often have to be quite careful with certain green notes (including moss notes), as they can be too salty or earthy for my liking.)
Jo Malone Red Roses Cologne is available in 30ml (£38) and 100ml (£76), and a 30ml Red Roses Cologne is included in the new Red Roses Fragrance Chronicle (launched in spring 2012, £76). The Red Roses range also features bodycare and home fragrance items, with Travel Candle, Room Spray, and Scent Surround Diffuser as the latest additions.
(The product featured in this article is provided by Jo Malone.)
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