Rose Dunes

Rose Dunes, released by Molton Brown in 2022 and composed by Philippe Paparella-Paris, is a floral with equal touches of spice, fruit sweetness, greenery and wood.

The note list is short and clear. Black currant brings a tart, dark berry sweetness, and currant leaf and bud a sharp, green and slightly catty edge that gives the opening liveliness. Rose is at the centre, velvety and rich, with geranium adding a fresh, green and slightly minty rosiness. Saffron brings warmth and a leathery, honeyed spice, evoking warm sand in keeping with the name. In the base, patchouli adds an earthy, slightly dark woodiness that grounds the rose.

The profile suggests autumn and spring, evenings and occasions where a warm, spiced rose fits, though it is light enough for daytime too. It is meant to be worn by anyone who likes rose with a fruity, saffron-touched character rather than a purely sweet or powdery style.

Rose Dunes — unisex fragrance by Molton Brown (released 2022). Notes: Cassis, Currant Leaf and Bud, Geranium, Patchouli, Rose, Saffron. — Parfica open fragrance database