Story of the Rose

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Fragrance of modern roses can be
classified into 6 types
Double Delight

Shiseido conducted a detailed analysis of over 1000 types of modern roses and classified their scent into six types.

Damask Classic
The typical scent of the rose, comprised of strong and sweet Rosa centifolia that becomes an essence base, and the exuberant scent of Rosa gallica.
Damask Modern
Basically the same as Damask Classic, but since its composition is different, it gives off a more passionate, sophisticated scent.
Scent of Tea
The scent of hybrid tea roses that opened the door to modern roses. Its scent is refined and graceful with the base note of green violet. Many modern roses have this type of scent.
Fruity Scent
Has the characteristics of both Damask Classic and the Tea Rose, and gives off the aroma of peach, apricot and apple.
Blue Scent
Roses of a unique blue scent have the characteristics of both Damask Modern and Tea.
Spicy Scent
The strong scent of cloves are contained in the scent of Damask Classic.
Each rose is a compound of multiple scents, and may also contain essences attributed to other flowers. We expect that advances in fragrance research will further uncover the mysteries of the modern rose.