Atkinsons 1860 EDP

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White Rose

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Atkinsons White Rose is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1860. White Rose opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Powdery and Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk. Atkinsons's White Rose carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

If delicate, old-money rose is your thing, you're in for a treat. But don't expect a modern take; this is a powdery, elegant blast from the past for those who appreciate serious vintage charm. It's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Elegant
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Subtle
  • Romantic
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White Rose Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot100%
Heartas listed
Powdery50%
Rose50%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

Built on rose, citrus and powdery - a composition that sits best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Office Date

Its powdery, elegant rose and musky dry down make it suitable for formal events and date nights where sophistication is key. While not overpowering, its classic character makes it less fitting for very casual or sporty outings.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

White Rose opens with a delicate whisper of bergamot, quickly ushering in a majestic, powdery rose that dominates the composition. This isn't a fresh-cut garden rose, but a dried, almost antique bloom, soft and slightly melancholic. A clean, sophisticated musk underpins it all, lending a subtle warmth and ensuring its classic, understated elegance lingers beautifully on the skin. It’s an ethereal, slightly aloof floral that manages to be both rich and airy.

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