Fruity

Rose Hip

Note Profile

Botanical 33 perfumes

Also Known As

Eglantine

About

Rose hip has a delicate, fresh and tart aroma with fruity red berry nuances, reminiscent of cranberries or wild apples. It is lighter and less floral than the rose blossom, adding a crisp and slightly tangy facet to fragrance compositions. The scent can evoke a sense of wild nature and gentle sweetness, often used to bring a natural fruitiness to perfumes.

Scent Profile

Rose hip presents a delicate, fresh and tart aroma with pronounced fruity red berry nuances, reminiscent of cranberries and wild apples. Its scent is lighter and less floral than rose petals, offering a crisp, slightly tangy character with subtle green undertones. The note evolves to reveal a gentle sweetness balanced by a natural, wild fruitiness.

ScentWheel

Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~4h lasting

Family Fruity

Read off the wheel, not a label applied to the note.

What this is made of

Rose Hip names no single substance

Reconstructed

Rosehip seed oil is produced but is essentially odourless - it is a cosmetic carrier. The fruity-tart note is reconstructed.

How the layers join

Origin

Rose hip is the fruit of various wild rose species, particularly Rosa canina, and is harvested after the petals fall in late summer or autumn. The aromatic material is typically obtained through solvent extraction or CO2 extraction of the dried fruit. The resulting extract or absolute is used in perfumery for its unique fruity profile.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use rose hip primarily as a heart or top note to impart a naturalistic, fresh fruitiness to compositions. It blends well with other fruity notes, florals, and green accords, and can add brightness to woody or musky bases. Its tartness is valued for creating nuanced, modern interpretations of fruit in both feminine and unisex fragrances.