Une Rose

Une Rose from Obvious, created in 2020 by Anne-Sophie Behaghel and Amélie Bourgeois, is a floral and citrus fragrance in equal parts, with a clear spicy thread and a light sweet touch. Rather than a jammy or powdery rose, it presents the flower in a bright, peppery setting.

Grapefruit, bergamot and tangerine open with sparkle and a slightly bitter, zesty juiciness. Bulgarian rose then takes centre stage, fresh and dewy, supported by geranium, which adds a green, almost minty rosiness. Pink pepper and cardamom give a cool, aromatic spice that keeps the rose crisp and modern rather than romantic or vintage, and a faint sweetness rounds things off as it settles.

This is worn by anyone, and it makes a good case for rose as an everyday, unisex note. The citrus and spice suggest daytime use in spring and summer, office hours and casual weekends. It should suit people who like rose but find traditional rose perfumes too heavy or old-fashioned, as well as citrus lovers looking for a little more floral body.

Une Rose — unisex fragrance by Obvious (released 2020). Notes: Bergamot, Bulgarian Rose, Cardamom, Florida Grapefruit, Geranium, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Rose, Tangerine. — Parfica open fragrance database