Bath & Body Works 2026 EDT

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Nocturnal Rose

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Bath & Body Works Nocturnal Rose is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2026. Nocturnal Rose opens with Pepper, settles into a heart of Rose, and dries down to a base of Cedar. Bath & Body Works's Nocturnal Rose carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Seriously, Bath & Body Works? You’ve pulled a sophisticated, niche-smelling trick out of the bag with this one. It's a dark, woody rose that punches way above its weight. Don't let the 'men's section' placement fool you, this is for anyone wanting a gothic, mysterious bloom.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Gothic
  • Warm
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Nocturnal Rose Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pepper100%
Heartas listed
Rose100%
Baseas listed
Cedar100%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

Its bold rose and spicy-woody character, described as 'sexy' and 'gothic', makes it an excellent choice for dates or formal evening wear where you want to make an impression. While some noted weaker sillage, others praised its good projection, leaning it towards social rather than active settings. It's a bit too dark and distinctive for a typical office environment or for sports.

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

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

Nocturnal Rose unfurls with a rich, dry rose at its heart, far from any typical sweet floral. This isn't your grandma's rose garden; it's a shadowy bloom spiced up by a sharp kick of black pepper. As it settles, a grounding cedarwood base emerges, adding an earthy, woody depth that lingers like an ancient, quiet forest. The overall effect is a captivating balance of floral elegance, fresh spice, and warm wood.

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