British Rose by The Body Shop bottle
The Body Shop

British Rose

4.0/5 · 622 votes Feminine 2016
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity2.2/5
Sillage2.1/5
Day100
Night23
Spring98
Summer80
Fall32
Winter18
Our take

British Rose opens with a zesty spritz of bergamot and tangerine, bright and almost effervescent, before the petals take over. The heart is a soft, dewy rose water accord, cushioned by water lily and peony, giving it a clean, rain-washed feel rather than any jammy or velvety depth. The dry down is where things get a little fuzzy, a faint whisper of musk and a ghost of peach that barely registers. This is a scent that behaves like a watercolor painting left in the rain, pretty and translucent but gone before it can leave a real mark. On skin, it feels light, fresh, and deliberately synthetic in the best mainstream way, like a floral spritzer you’d spritz in a drugstore aisle with no hard feelings. Its longevity hovers around a measly two hours, and the sillage is a close, intimate cloud that disappears if you move too fast. That makes it ideal for someone who wants a quick, easy dose of green-tinged British rose without any commitment, say a breezy spring morning errand or a daytime picnic where reapplication is part of the ritual. Skip it entirely if you crave projection, longevity, or any hint of complexity. This is a passing glance, not a lingering gaze, and it knows it.

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