Bourjois Ashes of Roses
How it smells
The first thing you smell is tea rose. The heart brings Bulgarian rose and rose. On the skin it settles into rose de mai. Overall it smells rose and floral.
- Came out
- 1909
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Ashes of Roses notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Bourjois Ashes of Roses in detail
Bourjois is the house behind Ashes of Roses.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. If you need something for winter, Chopard Love is a better fit.
Is Ashes of Roses your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is rose (100%), followed by floral and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy rose and floral smells and notes like Bulgarian rose and rose de mai. Perfume fans rate it 4.04 out of 5.
Ashes of Roses for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Montale Paris Roses Musk has more depth.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Montale Paris Roses Musk and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Silk Mood Extrait de parfum unisex spread further.
Bourjois perfumes worth knowing
The house has 23 perfumes here, led by Kobako, Evasion and Clin d'Oeil.
Ashes of Roses dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Montale Paris Roses Musk (2 shared notes), Rituals of Ayurveda unisex (3 shared notes), Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Silk Mood Extrait de parfum unisex (3 shared notes) and Chopard Love (3 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Does Ashes of Roses last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.
Can men wear Ashes of Roses?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 1909.