Imogen Rose

I'm finally getting around to trying/reviewing all the solids I bought in 2014, and this still smells just as nice to me now as it did when I first sniffed it. I'm not *overly* fond of powder scents, but I was raised by old women so it's a scent I associate with comfort and familiarity. This and Rose Jam are on fairly equal footing for me as "updated" rose perfumes (they smell nothing alike). Imogen feels like a young girl who likes to play alone in the woods. A little bit witchy, but sweet and playful. This association may just stem (ha! stem! *pun*) from playing outside in my Nana's roses and breaking the stems by hand since what kid ever carries snips around?? I don't know how the spray behaves, I tend to stick with Lush's solids since I get headaches easily from scents, but I'm thinking of giving it a try for the sake of extra longevity. EDIT: Bought a bottle of the spray and it's divine. I think this is actually the first "green" rose scent I've ever owned. The solids are great for the pulse points and the ends of the hair. The texture of the Imogen solid almost feels a bit powdery, and the pink tint is a little tricky, but it absorbs into the skin okay after some massaging. (I'm a redhead, so there isn't a visible pink tint when I put it in my hair, but I've wondered what it would do to blondes). The Powder Puff dusting powder from Lush shares its scent with Imogen Rose. Both have that rosey/vetiver thing going, but the powder seems like something extra special. I hope the Kitchen makes more soon, since I used up my last bottle this summer.

This is one of the few that I didn't adore when I first tried it. But my sentiment has changed. Now I LOVE it! At first, the earthy hay note was just too off-putting. That is the note that I detect in ALL of Lush's scents, and I really disliked it at first as a perfume note. Maybe because I grew up in farm country and with cows and horses, and hay wasn't something I equated with perfume. But since being gifted a small solid stick of this, I've become a fan. BTW, why in the WORLD did Lush design this as a push-up? I push it up too far and it won't go back down. I have to put it in the freezer to make it solid so I can push it back in. Annoying. Anyhow, now, it's more spicy with a bit of this grassy/hay note. The rose is really legit rose with a bit of a sharp edge, but certainly not overpowering. It's not really sweet as far as many rose scents go, but there's a natural sweetness to it. This is not my favorite rose ever. And since I'm not an enormous rose lover (I guess due to the over-saturation of that note in perfume), I don't know that I would need to replace this once it runs out . . . if it ever does. But for now, I'm thrilled to have this in my wardrobe. Again, that's a solid, not the spray. YMMV.

I would recommend the spray version over the solid unless you look for a very modest rosey scent. It is not that the spray has more rose, no it has less than the notes and name suggest. But it is a truly rich scent that combines young/modern (green and gourmand) with the classic (musky floral), thereby creating a rose portrait that manages to be contemporary and bohemian at once. There are definitely notes shared with "kerbside violet", I perceive a green raspberry nuance and also lots of powdery orris of course, these notes pull imogen rose towards contemporary floral gourmands. And to top it off, I get a musky rose somewhere in the drydown that I can actually truly enjoy - that is a first for me. So definitely try this in spray form if you are having a difficult time with roses and particularly musky roses and are in search for something enjoyable and richly layered in that category. Sweet, powdery, deep. This is testing in summer.

I have had both edp sample and solid form of this. My then five year old took straight to the edp, choosing to apply it after her bath. On her skin it was beautiful, soft rose, vetiver held back, a teeny dab was plenty, and far more suitable for a child than most of the sickly baby offerings with their chemical musks and citrus. On me, the solid heralds its arrival on skin with an equal blast of vetiver and rose, but thankfully the rose wins. It softens as time goes by, allowing the mellow orris base to come through. as others have said, this is not every rose perfume. It's more real, and not that awful tea rose kind of perfume I hate, yes you... Paul Smith and Crabtree and Evelyn!! I'd recommend this for a comfort scent, post bath, on a dark winter evening. Pour yourself a glass of nice red wine to go with it, and make sure your bedlinen is fresh, I think sweet dreams should ensue.

Oh my gracious this is beautiful-not at ALL what I was expecting.I guess I expected a fussy rose scent but I actually don't get much rose-at least not in the traditional sense.I have the solid perfume-not sure if there is much difference between it and the liquid.It smelled a little odd before I put it on(maybe because it was so not-rosey) but once I did the first thing I smelled was honey(??!!)then I realized it must have been the tonka-ambrette seed combo.I smelled floral underneath-like the deepest,darkest,least powdery rose ever.Definitely not a tea rose type of smell.It smells so familiar to me-maybe because it has the undercurrent 'Lush' smell....will edit when I figure out what it smells like. Overall on me it is a honeyed rose-not much throw but lasts forever and had me wanting to eat my arm.I think even people who don't like rose scents would like this.....lovely:)

i always like karma but always find it too zesty and strong at the same time. today i popped into lush (which i hadn't have set foot for ages) and out of curiosity and in order to kill time i tried this imogen-rose. okay, it was a rosy scent. i am not a person who has good chemistry with roses but this one surprises me. the drydown is particularly interesting as it has some karma on my skin too!! i often think karma is too a bit too strong being a solo-scent for me and imogen-rose is a beautiful surprise. rosy karma.... the sillage is pretty strong on me too, since it has been over 10 hours since i had the spray and there's still a very slight scent on my wrist (after shower). particularly love imogen-rose in times when i want to be feminine but also edgy :))

I LOVE this perfume even though I feel like I shouldn't. It smells of play-doh and grandma initially... but in a way that instantly makes you smile. This perfume just makes me feel fresh and happy and playful, it really calls good memories to my mind. After wearing it for a few months I grew to smell it's more complicated notes of orris root and bergamot which sharpen the rose and keep it fresh, also the vetiver and tonka notes that warm the rose up. My boyfriend cannot get over the rose = grandma factor. So I wear this scent just for me on spa days when I want to feel relaxed and comforted, just like grandma used to make me feel. ..but you know... in a way that dosent make me feel like I AM a grandma :)

I'm glad i decided to give Imogen Rose another chance. It smells TERRIBLE on my skin, but I'm truly in love with it as an all over scent. The rose note is so enchanting and I get strong whiffs of it throughout the day. It's amazing how perfume can smell so different depending on how you use it. The underlining musk mallow adds a touch of sophistication to this charming beauty and gives it great sillage as well. This one requires a little patience, as the initial spritz might be a little too intimidating for the more timid sniffer, but with time, the scent turns to a very gentle and soothing powder rose with just a hint of vetiver.

Like someone sprayed Love’s Babysoft inside a florist’s walk-in fridge containing cold fresh and bruised roses. Imogen rose is a sharp and pungent green rose with a powdery musky vegetal facet. The rose smells alive, but crushed. The other green nuances are difficult for me to pin down though they're very much present. It almost smells like mulch made out of freshly torn up rose bushes, dirty musk, and makeup powder. It's somehow wet and powdery smelling at the same time. Definitely not for everyone but I think it's pretty hot. I tried this a few years ago and it smelled different. It's not sweet anymore, which is good.

this is a review for rose lovers, otherwise don't bother reading it or buying Imogen rose..It is powder and rose, a smoky dusty soft rose, I only get some iris in the opening lasting a few minutes, rest is all about rose, not old lady like, simple but chic, I luuuv it, but unfortunately sillage and longevity is weak as in all Lush scents..this one is more pricey as it is made of real rose petals, not synthetic at all, but I question whether it is worth the money or not..and for the ones unfamiliar with Lush perfumes, they are tiny tiny GORILLAS (don't get fooled by the pictures it is only 30 ml).

Still searching, searching for my perfect rose--got a deal on the solid, so I chanced it. Well--not what I was expecting, but WOW! I LOVE it! The reviews said it was made for a little girl, but I don't get anything childlike or innocent from this. It is rich, spicy, and sensual. I cannot say I have ever experienced a fragrance like this one. On me, I do not get any powder notes. After an hour on my skin, it really does not seem to have changed at all! Kind of a cinnamony/rose, sweet but not overly so. Of course I would find this now that they don't make it any longer!

Beautiful simple rose patchouli, I thought...but no patchouli in the listed notes! So well done, smells fresh, smooth and natural. I am not a lover of heavy or dry rose perfumes so this rose is surprisingly lovely fresh and the patchouli reminiscent base is smooth and creamy sweetened. For it to be exquisite it is lacking something in between the rose and the base but as a simple everyday scent it is lovely. This review is for the solid perfume. It was very modest in sillage and longevity. Will try spray version next time.

Rose flavored bubblegum! I love it! Imogen Rose is modern, playful and charming. I can only speak for the solid version which is strong enough for me. I put just a little and I am surrounded by this lovely reassuring smell. A very sweet rose with an hint of incense (there is no incense so it's must be some other note). But it's there and make me think of some sort of a pink plastic church for Barbie! Absolutely lovely scent, the olfactory equivalent of comfort food.

This is a very nice, high quality, rose scent. Even if the rose note is very intense and velvety, as someone has already mentioned in the comments, this is a green rose. You can also smell the leaves and the whole bush. I find it very sophisticated. There are so many rose scents who smell all the same, are not very intense, natural or long lasting. This is something completely different. And unique!

Gorgeous perfume! What an experience. The opening is an intens fresh, dewy rose, surrounded by some greens, but the rose quickly becomes incredibly smoky and dark. The drydown is dark, balsamic, incensy smoky, but the rose is still quite noticeble and even sweet. A true delight to the nose. Strange and maybe not entirely wearable but glorious non the less. This goes straight to my want list.

Rose Absolute AND Rose oil? YES PLEASE! It is rare, very rare that you'll find a fragrance with both... and the fact that this is only around £40 for 30ml is fantastic value for money. If you're a rose fan you must try this! It's such a delicate, soft-powdery, buttery, green scent. I like to wear it in winter and spring.

This is excellent value for money. The rose is pretty, but not too sweet. It smells a lot more expensive than it is. There is something retro about it, like those rose breath sweets you used to be able to get in a tin. Longevity is very good too. It's also great to see the solid perfume being available more.

At first Imogen Rose is a strong overgrown rose garden, like a powerful brashly mixed roller ball from a hippy shop... But in the dry down becomes a mellow, warm hug from a box of Turkish delight. Best warn after a shower cosied up in fresh pjs sipping on tea,,. A delightful surprise

I tested the solid version and what I found was the nicest, calmest, most fragile scent I have ever tried. On my friends arm (she has ivory skin and red hair) it smelled very soapy and quite squeeky. But on me it was sweet, toned down and very soft. Try before you buy ;)

Honey, rose, violet, woods (raw & twiggy) & musk. Very vintage and soapy in character - exceptionally beautifully done. Potent and lasting. One of my favorite rose scents by LUSH, along with Flower's Barrow (dry, herbal) and Rose Jam (sweet, gourmand).