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.

Floral

Turkish Rose smells like walking through a sun-warmed garden after rain—intensely floral, with a slightly spiced, almost peppery undertone that sets it apart from delicate rose notes. Imagine crushed rose petals mixed with honey and a whisper of cloves; it's rich and full-bodied, neither cloying nor thin. There's an almost wine-like warmth to it, slightly animalic and earthy, as if you've buried your face in a bouquet of the most mature, voluptuous blooms imaginable. It feels luxurious and old-world, rather than the fresh, dewy quality of lighter florals.