Rose Perfumes

Buy rose perfume online in the UAE

Rose perfume is one of the oldest and most loved fragrances in the world, and in the Gulf it holds a special place. Rose water is sprinkled on guests, Taif rose is treasured as one of the region's finest ingredients, and rose blended with oud is a classic of Arabic perfumery. At 11:11, a UAE perfume brand that sells only online, this collection brings together every fragrance in our range with rose at its heart – fresh dewy rose, honeyed Bulgarian rose, spicy Turkish rose, rose with oud, rose with saffron and sweet rose with vanilla.

Each rose perfume is a 50ml eau de parfum with up to 30% perfume oil, designed to be long-lasting. Every 50ml perfume is AED 75 (was AED 99), delivery is free across the UAE within 2 business days, and you can pay by cash on delivery, card, Tabby or Tamara. Our Golden Guarantee means you can return your scent if you don't love it. To browse more widely first, see our full perfume online UAE range.

Rose can be surprisingly hard to choose in a shop, because a dozen rose scents tested in a row quickly blur into one. Reading the notes of each fragrance online – what the rose is paired with in the top, heart and base – is the easiest way to tell a fresh office rose from a rich wedding rose before you buy.

Rose perfume for women, men and unisex

Most people picture rose as a women's scent, and many shoppers searching for a rose perfume for women want exactly that: fresh, fruity or powdery rose with musk, lychee, pear or vanilla. These feel feminine, romantic and easy to wear, from a weekday at the office to a weekend brunch. You will find more in our women's perfumes and floral perfumes.

But rose has always been worn by men in the Middle East. A rose perfume for men usually pairs rose with oud, saffron, black pepper, patchouli or leather, which makes it darker and more confident. These blends are a staple of the majlis and of weddings, and several appear in our men's perfumes.

Many of our rose perfumes are unisex, sitting comfortably between the two – browse unisex perfumes if you like to share a bottle with your partner.

What rose smells like and how it pairs with other notes

Not every rose smells the same. Fresh rose is green, dewy and slightly citrusy, like a bud just picked in the early morning. Bulgarian rose, from the famous Valley of Roses, is rich, honeyed and full. Turkish rose is deeper and a little spicy. Taif rose, grown in the mountains of Saudi Arabia and harvested by hand at dawn, is intensely fragrant and prized in Arabic perfumery. Rose oil and rose absolute usually sit in the heart of a perfume, giving it a romantic, velvety centre.

Rose works with a surprising range of partners. With oud it becomes the classic rose-oud of the Gulf, regal and smoky. With saffron it turns warm and luxurious. With musk it becomes clean and modern. With vanilla and praline it is sweet and soft, with lychee and berries it feels fruity and youthful, and with patchouli and pepper it becomes sophisticated and chypre-like. Rose also pairs naturally with other flowers; see our jasmine perfumes.

Rose vs other floral perfumes

Rose is often called the queen of flowers, but it is only one member of the floral family. Compared with jasmine, which is heady, sweet and slightly animalic, rose is softer, rounder and more romantic. Compared with white flowers such as tuberose and gardenia, which are creamy and intoxicating, rose feels more classic and versatile. Compared with orange blossom, which is bright, honeyed and sunny, rose is deeper and more velvety. Many of the best floral perfumes combine rose with one or two of these flowers to create a full bouquet. If you love florals in general, compare rose with jasmine, white flowers and orange blossom to find the flower that feels most like you.

Rose perfume for everyday and special occasions

A light rose with musk or bergamot is an elegant choice for office perfumes and daily wear – fresh, polished and never overpowering. For spring days and garden gatherings, choose fruity or dewy rose.

Rose really comes into its own at occasions. It is one of the most popular notes for weddings, for the bride, the groom and the guests – see our wedding and bridal perfumes. For evenings, dinners and date nights, a rose with oud, saffron or vanilla feels rich and memorable; browse evening and date night perfumes. Rose oud is also a favourite for Eid and family visits.

Best-selling rose perfumes and top picks

If you love fruity rose, start with 11:11 Lina, a best-selling rose with lychee and vanilla. If you prefer the Arabic style, 11:11 Ispahan blends rose with oud and amber and is a beautiful choice for weddings.

Beyond those, explore fresh rose-and-musk scents for the office, Bulgarian rose with pear and vanilla, saffron rose with oud, and peppery rose-patchouli blends – all in this collection. For top picks across every category, visit best perfumes for women.

Rose perfume gift sets and bundles

Rose is the language of love and appreciation, which makes rose perfume one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give. Browse perfume gifts for her and our perfume gift sets for ready-to-give bundles.

Rose gifts are especially loved for Valentine's Day gifts, Mother's Day gifts and anniversary gifts. Not sure which rose she will prefer? A discovery-style set lets her try several scents first.

Rose perfume delivery across the UAE

We deliver rose perfume free to every emirate within 2 business days. Order rose perfume in Dubai, or have it delivered to Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Al Ain and Ras Al Khaimah, as well as Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah.

11:11 is online only with no physical store. Instead of visiting a mall or the perfume souk, order here and the courier brings it to your home or office. Pay on delivery, by card, or with Tabby or Tamara.

Why choose 11:11 for rose perfume

• A UAE brand creating scents for life in the Emirates
• Eau de parfum with up to 30% perfume oil, designed to be long-lasting
• AED 75 per 50ml perfume (was AED 99)
• Free delivery across the UAE within 2 business days
• Cash on delivery, card, Tabby or Tamara
• Golden Guarantee – don't love it? Return it

Rose perfume price and value. True rose oil is one of the most precious materials in perfumery – it takes several tonnes of petals to produce a single kilogram – which is why rose-rich perfumes are often expensive. At 11:11 every 50ml rose eau de parfum is AED 75 (was AED 99), with free delivery across the UAE.

How to choose and wear rose perfume

Pick your rose mood. Fresh and dewy for daytime, fruity for a youthful feel, powdery and musky for elegance, oud or saffron for richness. Read the perfume notes: rose usually sits in the heart, so the top notes tell you how it opens and the base notes tell you how it finishes.

EDP vs EDT. Eau de parfum contains more perfume oil than eau de toilette, so rose blooms more fully and stays longer on the skin. All our rose perfumes are EDP.

How to make rose last. Floral notes are delicate, so apply to moisturised skin and spray a little on your hair or scarf, where florals linger. Avoid rubbing your wrists. See our guide on how to make perfume last longer.

Layer it. Wear rose over a white musk for a clean finish, or over oud for a traditional Gulf rose-oud.

FAQs

What does rose perfume smell like?

Fresh rose is green and dewy; Bulgarian rose is honeyed and rich; Turkish rose is deeper and spicier.

What is Taif rose?

A highly fragrant rose grown in the mountains around Taif, prized in Arabic perfumery for its intense, rich scent.

Is rose perfume only for women?

No. Rose with oud, saffron, pepper or leather is a long-standing favourite with men in the Gulf, and many rose scents are unisex.

Is rose perfume good for the office?

Yes – choose a light rose with musk or citrus and apply one or two sprays.

Is rose perfume long-lasting?

Rose blended with musk, oud or amber in the base stays well on the skin, and our eau de parfum strength is designed to be long-lasting.

What goes well with rose in perfume?

Oud, saffron, musk, vanilla, lychee, patchouli and other florals such as jasmine.

Can I layer rose perfume with oud?

Yes – rose and oud is one of the most classic pairings in the Gulf. Spray a little oud first, then a rose perfume on top, or simply choose a ready-made rose oud.

Which rose perfume should I choose for a wedding?

Brides often prefer soft rose with musk or white flowers, while guests and grooms often choose a richer rose with oud or saffron for the evening celebration.

Is rose perfume good for summer?

Fresh, dewy rose with citrus or musk is lovely in the heat; keep richer rose ouds for the evenings and the cooler months.

Do you have a rose perfume shop in Dubai?

No – 11:11 sells online only and delivers free across the UAE within 2 business days.