Floral

Rose absolute smells like walking into a florist's shop on a warm afternoon—intensely floral, honeyed, and almost intoxicating. It's far richer and more opulent than fresh rose petals; imagine the deepest, most concentrated essence of a velvety red rose with layers of honey, dried fruits, and a whisper of green earthiness. There's an almost spicy warmth beneath the sweetness, with faint notes of leather and tea. It's simultaneously elegant and sensual, never delicate—this is the perfume equivalent of a full-bodied red wine.

Floral

Rose water smells like the most delicate, almost translucent whisper of a rose—imagine standing in a garden after rain, where the flower's perfume has become ethereal rather than heady. It's softer than fresh rose petals (which can smell almost fruity or spiced), carrying a pale, slightly sweet, slightly powdery quality reminiscent of the steam rising from warm bathwater infused with flowers. There's a gentle aldehydic shimmer, like dewdrops catching morning light. It's intimate and skin-like rather than perfume-like—think of antique cosmetics or grandmother's dressing table.