Gucci A Song for the Rose

for women and men

Gucci A Song for the Rose is a floral scent built around rose, soft musk, and woods, giving you a clean, grown-up style that feels quietly distinctive.

Gucci A Song for the Rose

Gucci A Song for the Rose

3.3 oz EDP Spray
$369.00 USD
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Gucci A Song for the Rose
$369.00 USD

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Scent Dossier

Gucci A Song for the Rose takes a floral direction but keeps it grounded and wearable. The rose is front and center, though it is softened by musk and dry woods so it feels clean, calm, and slightly warm rather than overly sweet. It suits everyday use, dates, and dressier settings without feeling heavy. With moderate longevity and softer projection, it fits shoppers who want a noticeable scent that stays close.

Accords

Rose
Musky
Woody
Warm Spicy
Floral
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A Scent For

This suits someone who enjoys rose but wants it stripped back, cleaner, and less romanticized than many classic floral scents. It makes sense for a shopper who wants one fragrance that can move from work to dinner without much adjustment. The unisex profile leans on musk and woods enough to avoid feeling overly delicate. Not the right pick if you want strong sweetness, heavy richness, or a scent that announces itself across the room.

Occasions

Casual
Casual
Date Night
Date Night
Everyday
Everyday
Formal
Formal

Seasons

Fall
Fall
Spring
Spring

Time

Versatile
Versatile

Sillage

Sillage
2/4
Moderate

Longevity

Longevity
3/5
Moderate

When and Where

Fall and Spring are the sweet spots here, where the soft spice and dry woods have enough air to show without turning flat. It works during the day, at dinner, in casual settings, and in more dressed-up environments because it stays fairly close and controlled. That also makes it safer in offices than louder florals. In very hot weather, though, shoppers wanting a crisp citrus-fresh effect may find it too warm and rose-focused.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Bulgarian Rose
Bulgarian Rose
Saffron
Saffron

Middle Notes

Bulgarian Rose
Bulgarian Rose
Musk
Musk

Base Notes

Musk
Musk
Woody Notes
Woody Notes

Deeper Detail

How it Opens

You get rose right away, but not in a sugary or old-fashioned way. It comes across fresh, lightly musky, and a little dry, while saffron adds a gentle spicy warmth that keeps the floral tone from feeling plain. The overall effect is tidy, composed, and quietly expressive instead of loud. It gives a more tailored impression than a playful one, so it feels better suited to someone who likes understated character.

How it develops

After a short while, the sharper floral edge settles and the scent turns softer and more skin-like. Musk becomes more noticeable, giving it a clean, smooth feel, while woody notes add a dry structure underneath the rose. It stays fairly streamlined rather than becoming dense or creamy, so the wear remains calm and controlled. Many wearers describe it as a rose scent that feels easier and less formal than they expected.

History

Released in 2019, A Song for the Rose sits in Gucci's higher-end fragrance style and was created by Alberto Morillas. It presents rose in a cleaner, more contemporary way, using musk, wood, and saffron to keep the floral theme focused and wearable. This is not a big, dramatic rose statement; it is positioned more as a thoughtful, composed floral with unisex appeal.

Perfumier

Alberto Morillas

Country of Origin

Italy

Year Created

2019

Our Verdict

Buy this if you want a rose fragrance that feels clean, dry, and quietly confident instead of sweet or showy. Skip it if you need big projection or prefer florals with a lush, creamy, romantic style.

The Closest Scents to Gucci A Song for the Rose

A Song for the Rose is a rose-centric floral with a musky, warm spicy accent, known for its elegant simplicity. This edit explores rose fragrances that share its floral heart but vary in depth and complexity. Expect picks that range from airy and fresh to dark and woody, all anchored by rose but each with a distinct character.

Xerjoff Wardasina

Xerjoff Wardasina

for women and men
$314.00

Wardasina shares A Song for the Rose's central rose note and warm spicy character, with both using Bulgarian rose and saffron. However, Wardasina is deeper and more opulent, adding tobacco and vanilla to create a richer, more intense oriental experience. It leans toward evening wear with stronger sillage, while the Gucci is lighter and more versatile.

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Rose
Warm Spicy
Woody
Musky
Sweet
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal
Miss Dior Rose N'Roses

Miss Dior Rose N'Roses

for women
$120.00

Like A Song for the Rose, this Dior centers on rose, but it is brighter and more effervescent. Where the Gucci has a musky warmth, Rose N'Roses uses citrus top notes and white musk for a fresh, airy feel. It is lighter in sillage and longevity, making it a daytime floral that contrasts with the Gucci's more grounded character.

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Rose
Floral
Musky
Citrus
Fresh
Casual
Casual
Date Night
Date Night
Everyday
Everyday
Work / Office
Work / Office
Hermetica Rosefire

Hermetica Rosefire

for women and men
$165.00

Rosefire parallels A Song for the Rose with its rose and musk foundation, but it adds a prominent amber accord and a powdery texture. The Gucci is more straightforward and floral, while Rosefire introduces davana and violet for a fruity, slightly boozy twist. It has similar longevity but a more pronounced sweetness.

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Rose
Amber
Powdery
Musky
Woody
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal
Byredo Rose of No Man's Land

Byredo Rose of No Man's Land

for women and men
$279.00

This Byredo shares the Gucci's rose heart and unisex appeal, but it is spicier and more transparent. Pink pepper and papyrus give it a fresh, slightly woody character, while the Gucci is muskier and warmer. Rose of No Man's Land is lighter on sillage and better suited for daytime, offering a different take on a clean rose.

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Rose
Floral
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Amber
Casual
Casual
Date Night
Date Night
Everyday
Everyday
Work / Office
Work / Office
Tom Ford Café Rose

Tom Ford Café Rose

for women and men
$290.00

Café Rose uses the same Bulgarian rose and saffron as A Song for the Rose, but it adds coffee and incense for a darker, more gourmand feel. The Gucci remains floral and musky, while this Tom Ford is richer and more complex, with amber and sandalwood creating a smoky depth. It is heavier and best for evening.

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Rose
Warm Spicy
Amber
Patchouli
Woody
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal
Byredo Rose Noir

Byredo Rose Noir

for women and men
$285.00

Rose Noir, like A Song for the Rose, revolves around rose and musk, but it incorporates fruity notes like raspberry and red berries, plus a woody base of labdanum and moss. The Gucci is simpler and more linear, while Rose Noir offers a darker, more complex profile with a fresh spicy kick from cardamom and grapefruit.

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Rose
Woody
Musky
Fruity
Fresh Spicy
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal

Delina Exclusif shares the Gucci's rose note and floral orientation, but it is sweeter and fruitier, with litchi and pear in the opening. The Gucci is musky and warm, while this Parfums de Marly adds oud and incense for an oriental twist. It has stronger sillage and a more opulent, long lasting presence.

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Rose
Fruity
Sweet
Amber
Woody
Date Night
Date Night
Everyday
Everyday
Formal
Formal
Work / Office
Work / Office
Tom Ford Rose D'Amalfi

Tom Ford Rose D'Amalfi

for women and men
$230.00

Rose D'Amalfi, like A Song for the Rose, features rose as a key note, but it is fresher and more citrus forward, with bergamot and pink pepper. The Gucci has a musky base, while this Tom Ford uses tonka and Peru balsam for a sweet, powdery finish. It is lighter and more casual, ideal for daytime wear.

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Rose
Floral
Powdery
Musky
Sweet
Casual
Casual
Date Night
Date Night
Everyday
Everyday
Work / Office
Work / Office
Chloé L'Eau

Chloé L'Eau

for women
$150.00

L'Eau by Chloé shares the Gucci's rose note but is much lighter and more aquatic, with grapefruit and litchi adding a fruity freshness. The Gucci is musky and warm, while this fragrance is airy and clean, with oakmoss and cedar providing a subtle woody base. It is a sheer, everyday rose option.

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Floral
Rose
Fruity
Woody
Fresh
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Work / Office
Work / Office
Travel
Travel
Serge Lutens La Fille de Berlin

Serge Lutens La Fille de Berlin

for women and men
$140.00

La Fille de Berlin, like A Song for the Rose, is centered on rose, but it is spicier and more metallic, with pepper and palmarosa. The Gucci is smooth and musky, while this Serge Lutens is edgy and green, with honey and moss adding a sweet earthy depth. It has stronger sillage and a more rebellious character.

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Rose
Fresh Spicy
Green
Patchouli
Sweet
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal
Xerjoff Soprano

Xerjoff Soprano

for women and men
$181.00

Soprano shares the Gucci's rose and musk but is much more opulent, adding fruity notes like litchi and a leather oud base. The Gucci is soft and versatile, while this Xerjoff is bold and dramatic, with strong sillage and a sweet oriental profile. It is best for special evenings when you want to make an impact.

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Fruity
Rose
Leather
Oud
Sweet
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal
Party
Party
Tom Ford Noir de Noir

Tom Ford Noir de Noir

for women and men
$397.00

Noir de Noir uses rose and saffron like A Song for the Rose, but it is darker and earthier, with truffle and oud. The Gucci is floral and musky, while this Tom Ford is rich and leathery, with patchouli and vanilla adding depth. It has stronger sillage and a more intense, nocturnal character.

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Rose
Earthy
Patchouli
Woody
Warm Spicy
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal