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Carolina Herrera Burning Rose
Carolina Herrera

Burning Rose

Fresh
Floral
Rose
Aromatic
Woody
Patchouli
Earthy
EDP · 2015 · unisex

Carolina Herrera's Burning Rose, released in 2015, sits firmly in the brand's tradition of approachable yet sophisticated fragrances that balance commercial appeal with genuine olfactory craft.

The fragrance opens with Bulgarian rose, cinnamon, and ginger, creating an immediately warm and spiced floral profile. Rather than fading, these notes persist through the heart, maintaining the rose-cinnamon-ginger core that defines the scent's character. The base brings in patchouli alongside cinnamon, grounding the composition with earthy spice and a touch of dark sweetness. The overall effect is a floral oriental that emphasizes spice and warmth over typical rose-fragrance femininity, giving it an androgynous quality that justifies the unisex classification.

Burning Rose works best for those who prefer aromatic complexity over linear simplicity, and it performs well in cooler months or evening wear when its warm spices shine. If you gravitate toward fragrances with strong spice-and-rose DNA, explore The Mystic, The Homesteader, and The Sensualist.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Fresh
30%
Floral
80%
Rose
100%
Aromatic
30%
Woody
60%
Patchouli
70%
Earthy
40%
Warm Spicy
90%
Spicy
100%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Bulgarian Rose
Bulgarian Rose
The most prized rose in perfumery, grown in the Valley of Roses in Kazanlak, Bulgaria. Rosa damascena cultivated here produces an oil of extraordinary depth: honeyed, velvety, with faint hints of tea, honey, and spice. The standard against which all other rose materials are measured.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Sweet, warm, and instantly comforting, cinnamon bark has a familiar warmth that slides easily into oriental and gourmand fragrances. Used sparingly it adds a pleasant warmth; used heavily it can dominate. It has a slightly sharp, peppery facet alongside its sweetness that keeps it from being purely foodie.
Ginger
Ginger
Warm, zesty, and slightly medicinal with a bite that sits between spice and citrus. Ginger root adds a lively, invigorating quality to fragrances, it energises rather than soothes. Depending on how it's used, it can read as fresh and zingy or warm and earthy, making it unusually versatile across fragrance families.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Bulgarian Rose
Bulgarian Rose
The most prized rose in perfumery, grown in the Valley of Roses in Kazanlak, Bulgaria. Rosa damascena cultivated here produces an oil of extraordinary depth: honeyed, velvety, with faint hints of tea, honey, and spice. The standard against which all other rose materials are measured.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Sweet, warm, and instantly comforting, cinnamon bark has a familiar warmth that slides easily into oriental and gourmand fragrances. Used sparingly it adds a pleasant warmth; used heavily it can dominate. It has a slightly sharp, peppery facet alongside its sweetness that keeps it from being purely foodie.
Ginger
Ginger
Warm, zesty, and slightly medicinal with a bite that sits between spice and citrus. Ginger root adds a lively, invigorating quality to fragrances, it energises rather than soothes. Depending on how it's used, it can read as fresh and zingy or warm and earthy, making it unusually versatile across fragrance families.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Sweet, warm, and instantly comforting, cinnamon bark has a familiar warmth that slides easily into oriental and gourmand fragrances. Used sparingly it adds a pleasant warmth; used heavily it can dominate. It has a slightly sharp, peppery facet alongside its sweetness that keeps it from being purely foodie.
Patchouli
Patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The MysticBest match85% match
You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.

Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.

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The Homesteader83% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Sensualist83% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

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Scent Profile
Fresh30%Floral80%Rose100%Aromatic30%Woody60%
Fragrance Family
Floral Oriental
EDP
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Carolina Herrera Burning Rose— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Burning Rose is $8.99. Without a coupon the lowest price is $8.99. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Are grey market retailers authentic?

Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Carolina Herrera fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for Carolina Herrera Burning Rose? +
$8.99 at ScentSplit. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Carolina Herrera Burning Rose smell like? +
Carolina Herrera's Burning Rose, released in 2015, sits firmly in the brand's tradition of approachable yet sophisticated fragrances that balance commercial appeal with genuine olfactory craft. The fragrance opens with Bulgarian rose, cinnamon, and ginger, creating an immediately warm and spiced floral profile. Rather than fading, these notes persist through the heart, maintaining the rose-cinnamon-ginger core that defines the scent's character. The base brings in patchouli alongside cinnamon, grounding the composition with earthy spice and a touch of dark sweetness. The overall effect is a floral oriental that emphasizes spice and warmth over typical rose-fragrance femininity, giving it an androgynous quality that justifies the unisex classification. Burning Rose works best for those who prefer aromatic complexity over linear simplicity, and it performs well in cooler months or evening wear when its warm spices shine. If you gravitate toward fragrances with strong spice-and-rose DNA, explore The Mystic, The Homesteader, and The Sensualist.
What are the notes in Carolina Herrera Burning Rose? +
Top: Bulgarian Rose, Cinnamon, Ginger. Heart: Bulgarian Rose, Cinnamon, Ginger. Base: Cinnamon, Patchouli.
What fragrance family is Burning Rose? +
Carolina Herrera Burning Rose belongs to the Floral Oriental fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Carolina Herrera Burning Rose? +
Based on shared notes, Penhaligons Portraits Clandestine Clara (Cinnamon, Patchouli, Cinnamon, Cinnamon) may smell similar to Burning Rose.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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