English Rose

Second review, for reformulated version (clear liquid). Top notes of neroli, rose absolute, chamomile, heart notes of rosebud and jasmine and base notes of sandalwood and amber. Opens a pinch fresh and bitter, neroli making its entrance, and quickly settles into a smooth, pretty rose scent, soft, feminine, with woody ambery undertones for sure. It reminds me very much of Cerutti 1881, that same dreamy, relaxed scent, though with different accents of notes. Absolutely office or hospital safe, gentle, unobtrusive, like a scented soap without smelling soapy. I actually love this version more than the older version with the pink liquid, which is dry and a tiny bit spicy, with a little bit more of a vintage flair to it. I like having both though, but be careful, as they're really not the same smell. Safe for rose lovers either way, but I would recommend the reformulated version to those unsure of rose.

Upon first sniff, this reminded me of Loubidoo by Christian Louboutin in the best way possible! I love Loubidoo for it's rosy and airy smell. This is way more rose forward, without that heavy powderiness. I think that's what I really love about this. The powder finish in this fragrance is quite soft and cozy. I never knew that I loved rose THAT much until Loubidoo, actually. For the price point of it - I'm happy with this English Rose bottle I got from Shoppers Drug Mart for less than $20. This pairs so well with the body mist version of "Cloud" by Ariana Grande. It's my new favourite combo - I'm obsessed!

This is such a beautiful light fragrance. Great for when you don't want to wear a heavy scent but still want to feel fresh. Very clean scent but poor longevity - it lasts all of 5 minutes on me quite literally. I own the edt, deodorant and soap. I absolutely love this fragrance. I love these types of fragrances - very classic. It reminds me of my grandmother! She loves Yardley. Great bedtime scent as well. This is not a pungent rose attar smell but more like a soft innocent rose scent - the type that still has morning dew on it.

As a fan of florals this doesn't disappoint. Clean, fresh and delicate this rose on a background of white florals (lily of the valley and jasmine) is suitable for any occasion. What I like most about Yardley English Rose is that there is not a single hint of old lady powder which many rose scents are afflicted with. I would most often use it as a daytime fragrance. I find it light enough to layer with other fragrances and elegant enough to hold it's own when you require something clean fresh ans comforting.

I bought this blind, knowing I like rose, to wear as a daily scent as an alternative to wearing my more expensive Jo Malone and what a good buy it was. Such a pure rose perfume, it's amazing. The dry geranium scent is there at the beginning but fades fast into a musky garden rose. I would call this a soliflore really. It seems quite strong when you first spray it, but isn't overpowering on. Just simple and pretty. I'm really very happy with it, especially at 12 euro for 125ml.

Rose being my favourite flower, I fell in love with this perfume at first sniff. It has a pleasant, soft rose scent enclosed in a matching simple but classy bottle. Sadly it's pretty weak and doesn't last long, especially on these hot summer days. If it wasn't for that, I would find it a perfect choice for rose lovers. I might still buy it again as the price is quite favourable and I just can't get enough of the scent... :)

A lot of rose-based perfumes tend to not last very long on my skin for some reason. Yardley's English Rose lasted 6 hours on my skin. A gorgeous strong rose scent (not light and 'watery'). My late mother used to own the English Rose talcum powder so this scent reminded me of her. Inexpensive and easy to find where I live.

A cheap gem! Love it for hot weather and it stays long on clothes. I also spray it between my clothes in my luggage when I travel. Clean crisp perfume . It doesn't feel cheap or synthetic to my nose which is highly sensitive to any synthetic smell. Despite having expensive perfumes, I think I will always refill.

Smelled this in a perfume shop and fell in love with it! I own april violets and english lavender by Yardley so i guessed i would like this too, and i certainly did ! A gorgeous fragrance wich reminds me of something from the regency or victorian era. Romance in a bottle! 10/10 for me! And extremly priceworthy!

Miss Guerlain, you are SOOOOO right!! I also think it has a great similarity with Jean Patou Joy, which I love very much too. But it is just what you are saying, are you willing to pay the price for niche or Joy, if you can have it all when you buy this masterpiece for only a fraction of the price?

What a rose! Not a polite, delicate little rose. A full blown aggressive one. This is an old fashioned "big" rose scent. Although several notes are listed all I smell is rose: clean, clear, and sweet as if just plucked from a summer garden. Classic, the only rose perfume you'll ever need.

This also goes for the "pink juice": The best rose I've had yet. Clean, fresh and easy to wear. Does anybody know, if the new bottle contains a reformulation with an altered fragrance as well?

Really love this. Feels nice and classic, plus a cheaper alternative to Rose by Paul Smith which it reminds me of. Probably 'cos they both smell of roses? ;)

Does anyone know where the old formulation can be bought from now (the pink liquid)? So sad. I accidentally bought the new bottle and it really is awful.

I've recently become obsessed with the rose note. Per other reviews I've written about rose perfumes, I've always hated the note because it was poorly done in every fragrance I smelled. It either smelled like cheap toilet spray, mosquito repellant, or cough syrup. After sampling a new niche rose perfume, I've madly fallen in love with the note. Most of the best niche rose perfumes are quite pricy, so I decided to hunt for more affordable ones while I save up to buy the particular one I sampled. I went back and forth about buying Yardley's English Rose. Yes, it has high ratings but has been around for a long time, just like Tea Rose by Perfumer's Workshop. I dislike TR intensely and didn't want a repeat of that experience. Also, English Rose is said to be similar to Paul Smith's Rose which I also own. I'm so glad I bought English Rose. It's a beautiful, soft, clean fragrance that's perfect for anytime wear. It goes on a little sharp-- those are the green notes combined with the rose but it settles fairly quickly to a fresh, pink juice that's inoffensive and sweet, without being cloying or sickening. It dries down to a clean, creamy, cozy, soft, and clean rose scent. I can absolutely layer these with the more expensive niche perfume I am targeting. I see the similarities between Paul Smith's Rose and Yardley's English Rose, but I'm glad I have both.

I purchased the old bottle few days back, not the contemporary version. I liked it in initial spray, like freshly cut bouquet of roses. Very fresh and pleasant. I immediately decided it is going to be my after shower scent. But the second day I applied it almost gagged me. All I got was rose water toner! Cheap and frustrating. I put it up for swap but nobody wanted it. I tried it again and realized I over sprayed last day. This one is quite strong on me. I splashed out five sprays, on skin and clothes! And I was working in a closed cubicle. The day was warm as well. Today temperature dropped and I sprayed only once on wrist! Omg! It is indeed such a beautiful refreshing fragrance! so, I got my lesson I will use only two spray on my skin in cold days and it needs cold breeze to bloom! It becomes cloying in closed environment. It plays well with skin than clothes. On clothes it does not develop at all, and smells like cheap rose water. On skin I get good projection for three hours and then it stays as skin scent for another five+ hours. It is very in offensive and delicate. I got a faint whiff of magnolia and spices in the dry down! well, it will stay in my collection but I wouldn't repurchase as this 125ml is going to last forever.

As many others have stated, I believe this version is the best and truest to the original. Unfortunately, this is becoming more and more scarce. It took me some doing and some patience to find this exact version but it’s worth it. The box is white with hot pink sides and a rose on the front just like the default photo. The pink juice is what to look for. There is a difference between this and the transparent bottle with the silver cap (a.k.a. the Contemporary version.) They have obviously different notes. Pink juice is demure but so beautiful. It might not be a show stopper with impressive projection but it shines in its own way. I feel like this is the sweeter, soapier sister to the greener rose scent of KK’s Fleur Fatale. It must be the geranium that gives this a bubble bath vibe which I love. Longevity is okay but lasts much better in hair or on clothing. It’s a no-brainer in spring and summer. I’ve found that this fragrance definitely needs to be layered with another fragrance for it to have any longevity or projection whatsoever. My favorite is Demeter’s bubble bath (formerly the Mr. Bubble version but now repackaged) because I find them similar. Anything rosy or musky will do the job though. 8.5/10

For the most part,i'm into florals. Love the fruity florals,floral-florals and woody florals. This is a delicious spicy woody floral perfume. I love it. Yes,dry autumn roses are center stage but the spices are very there with gorgeous wood base. I wore this the first day i installed hard wood floors in the house with my bf and it just seemed so appropriate to wear afterward,when the whole house was finished. It gives me a comforting feeling. I craved this so bad this morning and i think it's the spices. In all of my current collection,i believe this gem posseses spice that isn't a pepper note. I need more spice to my collection. This is more suitable in autumn & winter,imo. Too bad the sillage is only 4 hours. A good twisted on a rose perfume. Definately,not for everyone.

Oh niches... Sometimes very overrated & hyped. "Rose Poivree" by The Different Company smells very much like YARDLEY "English Rose". Only Yardley's rose is sharper. Not 100% identical, but yet still "almost like this". A big old-fashioned classic Bulgarian rose. A deep red rose in full bloom. Sparklingly vibrant, & with an fantastic strength, sillage & staying-power. The old-fashioned rose from the 1800-century. Note: Remeber to use it with a very light hand. A bottle of Yardley's rose will last you ages. YARDLEY "English Rose" is $10-15 for 125ml edt. "Rose Poivree" is $233 for 90ml. Well, the choice is yours to make - which one will you choose? ;)

A most beautiful, classic rose fragrance. Rose is my absolute favorite aroma in the world, and I've tried and worn countless rose perfumes. This formula by Yardley boasts a traditional English rose garden scent: fresh, soft, breezy, inviting. Serene. It opens quite strong with a bouquet of bright rose and geranium, melting slowly over time into soft woods and musk. The musk is very subtle on me. It would be hard to beat this value for a rose perfume at such a reasonable price point. The formulation I purchased is advertised as over 90% natural, which is something I vastly prefer to synthetics. Well done, Yardley.