Burning Rose
A dark, smouldering rose wrapped in pepper, ginger and cinnamon, Burning Rose moves from a sparkling spicy opening into a velvety Bulgarian and Damask rose heart, before sinking into patchouli and resinous amber that feel smoky, sensual and enveloping rather than sweet.
Perfumer: Olivier Pescheux
Burning Rose
A dark, smouldering rose wrapped in pepper, ginger and cinnamon, Burning Rose moves from a sparkling spicy opening into a velvety Bulgarian and Damask rose heart, before sinking into patchouli and resinous amber that feel smoky, sensual and enveloping rather than sweet.
Scent Development and Character
Burning Rose is a **warm spicy floral** built around a deep Bulgarian rose absolute wrapped in opulent spices and dark resins. The opening sparks with Madagascar black pepper, nutmeg and ginger, giving a bright, almost incandescent bite to the rose before it settles into a velvety heart of Damask rose and Laos cinnamon that feels plush, sensual and slightly bohemian rather than airy or fresh. As it dries down, earthy Indonesian patchouli and an ambery resinous base with labdanum, myrrh and incense lend a smouldering glow, turning the rose into something smoky, erotic and enveloping without tipping into heavy gourmand sweetness.
Who It Is For and When to Wear It
This Eau de Parfum wears as a statement **cold‑weather rose**, with the pepper‑ginger opening quickly giving way to a dense rosy‑spicy core that remains prominent for several hours. On skin it feels rich, slightly smoky and sophisticated, better suited to evening, dressed‑up settings or romantic occasions than to casual daytime or office wear, where its intensity and sensuality can be overpowering. The resinous patchouli‑amber base lingers with a glowing trail, and on many wearers the fragrance persists well into the next day on clothing, making it ideal for autumn and winter outings when you want a charismatic, glamorous aura. The dense spicy‑ambery rose and resinous base make Burning Rose especially apt for **autumn and winter**, where its warmth and depth bloom without overwhelming; it can also work on cool spring evenings, but is generally too heavy for hot summer conditions. Sillage is Projection is generally described as **strong but controlled**: the opening casts a noticeable aura that can fill a small room, then settles into a persistent, arm‑length trail rather than a room‑filling cloud. It will be clearly perceptible to those nearby, so dosage should be moderate in enclosed or professional spaces. Longevity is On most skins Burning Rose behaves as a **long‑lasting** Eau de Parfum, commonly reported in the 8–12 hour range with traces remaining on clothing into the next day; a minority of wearers experience more moderate 4–6 hour wear. Given the dense spicy‑resinous structure, a conservative estimate is solid long‑day longevity with extended fabric persistence. These are editorial estimates derived from the official composition and concentration and will vary with skin and climate.
Perfumer and Bottle
Released in 2015, this is presented as Eau de Parfum and credited to Olivier Pescheux. Burning Rose is presented in the Herrera Confidential signature bottle: a solid rectangular flacon in **fiery red glass** with clean architectural lines, topped by a squared gold cap and accented with **jewel‑toned golden detailing** that evokes the vivid hue of a crimson rose and the opulent mood of New York soirées.
