McTAWISH – 2022-06-08:

4 out of 5

This one did a 180 in the 10 minute between the opening and base. There is no middle ground. The opening smells like those Japanese probiotic drinks, Yakult. Sweet and yogurty, and a bit juicy/fruity/tart like raspberry. None of what is listed as a note.
After 10 minutes, I was left with the linear base; a sweet almost vanillary amber.

Serg4563 – 2022-06-08:

4 out of 5

Rosewood opens with vanilla and a light fruity note. I don’t get tea or citrus. This fragrance has little resemblance to Classic, another Banana Republic scent I have.
There’s nothing sugary in Rosewood, although there’s a sweet fruit note. It’s a feminine scent, light and soft, very wearable for all ages.
Like Classic, Rosewood dries down quickly and melts into the skin. This isn’t the kind of perfume that beats the wearer and bystanders into submission, Rosewood whispers where other frags shout.
There are other similarities between Rosewood and Classic: both are inexpensive but neither smells cheap or harsh. Good job, Banana Republic!

vovko11 – 2022-06-08:

3 out of 5

This is an interesting one, the notes really give you NO idea how it’s going to go, honestly.
For me, it’s cashmere mist with a much more noticeable vanilla. It’s a fuzzy but flattering pink sweater epitomized.

sveta-dima – 2022-06-08:

5 out of 5

If you are into berry powdery scents, go get this! The notes are a bit misleading to how this scent smells like. I get a bit of citrus that’s it, but i don’t get any amber or tea. Loads of sweet makeup powder. A big pass for me…..

Taweroll – 2022-06-08:

4 out of 5

Ok so let me start off by saying I am NOT a fan of amber, but this smelled absolutely cozy and lovely in the bottle I was tempted to try it on my skin. The amber is all I smell and is super strong and overbearingly sweet (amber-y sweet not in a good way) on my Skin. I tried to scrub it off several times with no luck, so I would say it has a moderate-strong longevity. If I liked Amber I would probably love this perfume but it is definitely not for me. It gave me an instant headache.

AvgustGetchk – 2022-06-08:

3 out of 5

Really lovely…Rosewood is soft, feminine and cozy. I love amber scents but they are usually so heavy and more for cooler weather. This one is the perfect light amber for spring/summer. If Flowerbomb ditched the florals, patch and musk and just went light citrus, tea and amber, it would be Rosewood. This one is really addictive for some reason. The silage is great as is the scent itself. I agree with the reviewer that caught a similarity to Chinatown, but not as much plastic doll head.

Genspoursesob – 2022-06-08:

4 out of 5

I had no idea that a random blind buy Banana Republic perfume found on the cheap at TJ Maxx would turn out to be so dear to me. There is something about this that is so nostalgic, I took a whiff and immediately fell in love.
I agree with other reviews that the listed notes don’t really give a good idea of the scent. For me, it reminds me a bit of the Republic of Tea flavor Vanilla Almond. It’s sweet but it’s also tempered by a strong woodsy note that keeps it from being an actual gourmand.
The bottle is pretty. You can’t tell from the pic, but the black ring around the top is actually a strip of soft leather. Lasting power is decent… I sprayed it six hours ago and I’m still getting decent sillage.

magjoda – 2022-06-08:

3 out of 5

I see the notes, but that’s not what I smell. I smell raspberries on woody canes followed by a splash of citrus and then a peachy, woody, golden note that must be the amber. It’s like a lighter, “pink-er” note from Burberry. This fragrance is not dramatic or bold, but is pleasant and easy to wear; fades quickly but then lasts for a while, maybe 5-7 hours. The bottle is pretty and striking, but difficult to hold securely when spraying. Mine (sadly) didn’t come in the cool wooden box.

Tolikdnepr – 2022-06-08:

4 out of 5

I find this one….unique. IMO. I get floral…some citrus…maybe a dash of tea vibe. Not powdery tho.
It was an immediate “like” for me. A tad on the sweet side…but no way “gourmond”. There are NO floral notes listed..???…!!!…weird. I guess I do sense the ambery effect also. Very different scent….and interesting too. Not bad at all.
Edit: WOW…after a few wearings….I am LOVING this one !!!
Awesome sauce !!! Back-up bottle worthy !!! Give it a whiff, it is great stuff.

Vladislav777 – 2022-06-08:

4 out of 5

This is a wild one. And in looking at the notes (and reviews), I can see this is one of those fragrances that despite only 3 notes listed, smells differently to many. When I say “wild,” I mean it changes notes (for me), and smells so different on so many people.
I do not think this is office-safe. The very first blast to me seemed promising, the initial blast was YUMMY, but that immediately morphed into a (strange) general powdery tea scent. But then at times I pick up a sweetness. And at other times I detect a lemon scent. I can’t say I dislike this, I appreciate it’s uniqueness, but I also can’t quite say I like this. To me this is one of those fragrances I will wear on days I want to be ‘left alone’. It’s a quirky scent. Again, I do not dislike this, but it is not one I see myself reaching for often.

petro.yu – 2022-06-08:

5 out of 5

This reminds me of a skin perfume version of lemon Pledge, which I love the smell of, so that’s not a criticism. It’s a sweet, vaguely citrus-y vanilla with a certain freshness from the tea note. No rose, and only the faintest suggestion of wood. The trouble for me is the Iso-E Super; it’s not enough to render Rosewood unwearable, but it is enough to be a bit of an annoyance.

Gorec – 2022-06-08:

5 out of 5

The name of this fragrance is misleading,I didn’t find any rose or floral at all. On me this is a spicy,woody,baby powder bomb. I’ve come to realize that Banana Republic perfumes don’t like me,as this isn’t the only one to have backfired. Even though it didn’t work for me,I will say that it is a long lasting,quality perfume that smells more expensive than it is.If you like powdery scents,give this one a try.

phoenix013 – 2022-06-08:

5 out of 5

Like putting on a warm sweater. This scent makes me feel safe and warm. Vanilla comes out strongest on me. And a little goes a long way —just a couple of dabs or else it could get overpowering.

Vaneatka11 – 2022-06-08:

3 out of 5

Looking at the notes, I thought I’d fall in love with it and even thought to make it a blind buy a full bottle and thank God I didn’t. Instead I bought a 7.5 ml size and actually I didn’t hate it but I did not fall in love as I expected.
It really reminds me avon far away very much but a fresh touch. There is some note listed in here really gives the hint of far away.
It’s really powdery and green. I can’t smell any tea in this.
It’s absolutely unisex fragrance and also men can use it.
If you love avon far away type of frag, that’s the perfume for you.
I say I like it but it’s not suitable for blind buy.

svetik.64 – 2022-06-08:

5 out of 5

I have a soft spot for this one, it was my first full-bottle purchase at age 18 and it seemed so sophisticated at the time. I still don’t mind it but wouldn’t wear it now as it’s quite synthetic and overpowering (I’m now a total Olivia Giacobetti stan, if that tells you anything about how my style has morphed).
Great gift for, well, an 18-year-old who’d like to seem sophisticated 😉

lera1381 – 2022-06-08:

5 out of 5

When I first sniffed this in-store, I thought I would love it, so I made the purchase. Unfortunately, it became either headache or nausea-inducing. This does not wear close to the skin on me. The sillage is quite strong, and I find that even with one spray, I’m surrounded in a haze of sweet vanilla woods. The bergamot and tea don’t do anything to freshen or lighten this up for me; which would have at least made it more bearable. Instead, it’s more like a sweet tea with extra sugar; mixed in with perfumed dry woods (which I assume is the amber) that make it even more potent. I enjoy my fair share of amber fragrances, but there’s something about this that I just can’t handle. It wears me, instead of the other way around. I can see how others would enjoy Rosewood, though, but since I tend to prefer fresh/clean or powdery-clean scents, this was just too sweet and cloying for me. I think that lovers of FLOWEBOMB, ANGEL, COCO MADEMOISELLE, and LA VIE EST BELLE should like it. It has the same strong sweet quality that grabs your attention. Whether the attention is good or bad, is up to the individual; but for me, I’d rather stay away from these scents. Despite my dislike, though, it’s actually a well-done fragrance. The notes are simple, but it actually packs a punch and lasts all day when sprayed.

guk33 – 2022-06-08:

5 out of 5

Can’t find it ANYWHERE!!! SO BUMMED!!! PLEASE BRING IT BACK. Travel size won’t do.

PWKijiyaq – 2022-06-08:

3 out of 5

This was a bit odd. I was expecting amber bergamot and tea; AKA not a gourmand smell, and was very surprised when the gloopy thick vanilla ice cream mingled with something woody came streaming out of that bottle. It’s really sweet like cake or candy or ice cream, but for a bizarre balance, that sweetness is contrasted with something warm and woody. It’s actually pretty nice once you move past the gourmand surprise and has grown on me increasingly due to it’s SUPERB longevity! IT LASTS ALL DAY ON SKIN AND INTO THE NEXT DAY ON CLOTHES. And that’s with just 2 sprays. Great value for the price.

marat1976 – 2022-06-08:

4 out of 5

I don’t normally blind-buy perfume, but I ran into a large bottle of this at Marshalls, and after reading the notes here I decided to buy it. And I’m glad I did! The opening is a slightly sharp but bright bergamot blast, which to me is just fine since that’s one of my favorite notes. The dry down mellows it with vanilla and Amber, with the rosewood-ish note lingering underneath. It also has a nice powdery tone to it that spreads and softens as it stays on the skin. All in all, it’s a pretty fragrance. Not terribly original – and I couldn’t detect a real rosewood scent- but it’s still very pleasant. I’ll enjoy wearing it.
EDIT: The longer I own this fragrance, the less I wear it. I still stand by my earlier comments, but I have to admit, the more I smell it, the more cloying it becomes. I’ve taken to using this one very lightly – one spray and I’m done – and sometimes using it as a room spray. It’s still pretty, but I’ll admit, it can be way too sweet if sprayed too heavily. Use conservatively.

ondriy_60 – 2022-06-08:

5 out of 5

This is such an awesome affordable sleeper right here.
What you’re getting is basically a poor man’s Chinatown by Bond No. 9. To be sure it is no where remotely near as sophisticated as Chinatown. But it’s in that same family of “sexy nerd” (or “sexy librarian”). It’s slightly sweet enough to convey a touch of sensuality but this girl keeps her legs together thanks to a pronounced bitterness.
My only complaint about Rosewood is it’s a wiiiddle too synthetic. But for such a dirt cheap price for a full bottle (not to mention the extra fly wooden magnetic casing it comes with, which is a treasure in and of itself) it’s well worth it.

smealstoode – 2022-06-08:

4 out of 5

This is absolutely the best blind buy,
Saw a nice big bottle for a decent price
At Tj’s. My iPhone wasn’t charged so I could’nt
Get to the reviews.
What a great surprise. Creamy, fresh, sweet
Vanilla tea… Beautiful.
I’m going back to stock up.
This is versatile, jeans, sweats, LBD…
It works!

кифир – 2022-06-08:

3 out of 5

This is just gorgeous.
Regretfully, I did not find the one in the coveted wooden box (!), but, I did find this amazing fragrance.
I have found myself drawn to sweeter perfumes, so long as they don’t remind me of food, and this fits the bill so well. I am happily surprised at the brief list noted above (Although, I did read another description listing champagne as a note also), as this fragrance is decidedly more than a three-note pony.
I think this is tea, amber, and bergamot used with a hand that is masterful.
My top ten of frags change, but so often it is because my favorite scents stop being made for whatever reason. This is in my current top ten and will only leave when the last drop has left me.
Light, sweet, very present sweet tea and your “honey” in this tea is amber. Beautiful, sexy, Spring and Summer frag.
Sillage: 6/10
Long: 7/10
Juice: 8.5/10
Bottle: 7/10 (No wood housing-cardboard pink and white flowered box).
Repurchase: Yes

ogre74 – 2022-06-08:

4 out of 5

Most Of the comments are positive so , I think I will donate Bronze by Ellen Tracy cause I’m not into ” lemony violets ” much…..And I’ll keep this Rosewood although the name is deceiving :o)

jaysonX – 2022-06-08:

5 out of 5

This perfume is beautiful. I bought a tiny bottle from Banana Republic to try and absolutely loved it!! Very comforting scent, like a cashmere blanket wrapped around your naked body. Sexy, sultry, and warm. Love it! Just found one random large spray bottle at TJMaxx last night for only $20.00. Of course I bought it… 🙂

FingerTrah – 2022-06-08:

3 out of 5

I’ll agree that this one is reminiscent of Ellen Tracy’s Bronze, but in my case, that is a happy thing.
I loved the smell of Bronze, but was unable to pull it off because of the tartness of the lemonade accord. I do envy those who can make tart citruses work.
Rosewood allows me to enjoy what I do love about Bronze… the soft, warm, powdery pastry-like feel, with just enough citric quality to kind of “wake it up” from the bergamot. Rosewood feels to me like it has much more going on than just amber, tea, and bergamot… I swear I detect orchid.
The tea note is there, and it almost does what the violet leaf note does for Bronze, but what is that giving Rosewood the powdery pastry effect? Amber? Really… just amber? Hmmm… not convinced. Overall, Rosewood gives a peaceful, comforting, softly “clean” impression that is a joy to have around. It’s definitely more suited to office or casual wear- you’re not likely to seduce a hot stranger in a crowded nightclub with this one. Rosewood is all about quiet, friendly glances over a hot cup of tea.

NightEagle50 – 2022-06-08:

3 out of 5

Aargh. When will I learn?! Another blind buy gone wrong. This smells like Ellen Tracy Bronze, less synthetic admittedly, but still has that cheap hairspray aroma. So so so so sweet and not in a good way. Ack.
NSFW.
Even if you like powder and sweet you will not automatically like this.
After the next bunch of blind buys arrive, no more blind buys no more blind buys no more blind buys….

Bewsscenuoups – 2022-06-08:

5 out of 5

Rosewood é um perfume simples, no que tange à sua composição, entretanto, o resultado da combinação te leva a um cheiro que vc nem imaginava encontrar pela mistura das notas.
Vamos lá… cadê a bergamota e o chá? Óbvio que em outros perfumes essas notas costumam se sobressair, ainda que não sejam as principais notas, mas em Rosewood, onde são as principais, não podem ser notadas.
Não sei como o perfumista conseguiu misturá-las e trazer algo tão diverso, porque eu sinto apenas rosas açucaradas e madeira molhada.
Sim, ele se resume nisso: rosas doces e suculentas, num fundo de musk e, uma mistura de madeiras molhadas.
Um floral amadeirado que fixa muito, exala bem e encanta.
Não sei se essa madeira molhada funciona bem na pele de todo mundo, até porque ele tem algo afiado, irritante como já dito, talvez isso complique sua aceitação, portanto, melhor não comprar no escuro.
Na minha pele casou, me agrada bastante. Me sinto num final de tarde de verão, num jardim de rosas, de repente começa a chover, molhando as plantas… os troncos molhados exalando ao meu redor e um ventinho frio da noite que começa a cair. Sim, Rosewood é a tradução da tristeza do verão, parece que até ouço Summertime Sadness de Lana Del Rey e recordo as imagens do clipe…rs.
Há algo nele que me lembra 212 Sexy. Mas, sem dúvida, Rosewood é muito melhor, mais sofisticado, sem contar que vc não corre o risco de estar usando um perfume tão comum quanto o Carolina Herrera.

Donaldina – 2022-06-08:

3 out of 5

To me this is a typical winter perfume. Smooth and cozy, makes you wanna snuggle all day in it with a cup of tea and a book with a heavy snow storm in the background.
I don’t like the beginning that much though, there’s something a bit sharper in that part but it settles to a warm goodness very soon. Definitely smells as if there’s vanilla in the blend.
Reminds me of Burberry by Burberry.

ralph lauren outlet – 2022-06-08:

4 out of 5

Gorgeous scent, very creamy almost oily. It smells vanilla-y which I think it’s the combination of Amber and bergamot.

maislaxeneits – 2022-06-08:

3 out of 5

Oh my goodness. This stuff is wonderful.
Not really difficult to describe. Amber-vanilla-woodsy. Just awesome. One of the reviewers here described it as “honest” and I have to agree. It has a very unpretentious feel to it. It brings to mind someone sweet, intellegent and hopeful, but also innocent.
-This is unisex. Men can rock it.
-Not usually one to rave over packaging (I’m more concerned with what’s actually in the bottle) but the box is the sh!t. It’s large, dark reddish wood and closes magnetically. Like, seriously, you can totally reuse it for other purposes. So freaking classy and so Banana (those who shop there regularly will know what I mean).
-Versatile fragrance. Works for day or night. And although I’d say this is best for winter and fall, it’s light enough IMO to pull off in summer.
-This screams “signature scent”.

rewerue – 2022-06-08:

5 out of 5

This perfume is just BEAUTIFUL. It has an airiness to it that makes it seem so effortless and natural. It is very soft, very powdery, and very comforting. I can’t think of any occasion in which I would not want to smell like this. For that reason, it very well could be my new signature scent. Hopefully Banana Republic will always carry it. I do get a “baby powdery” feel from it, but it is done in a very pretty, warm, and alluring way. I might actually go get a couple back up bottles tomorrow, simply because I don’t ever want to be without it. 10/10.
OH… I almost forgot. Men seem to like this, which is a plus right? A stranger said to me the other day “You smell… (long pause while he was thinking hard of the right word to say)… NICE!”. I could tell he was desperately searching for a more elaborate compliment. But, it does just smell NICE. It’s got something special that is hard to put your finger on. So it’s ok strange man, I’ll take “NICE!” any day 🙂

Teliks – 2022-06-08:

3 out of 5

Well constructed fragance, I like very much the woood box, it is really nice. Smells classy, and I´m getting a woody vainilla as the main thing with some bergamot tea as a initial note. Great lasting power, but I have a problem, It gives me a headache every time I wear it…

Irenila – 2022-06-08:

5 out of 5

Exquisite, classy and immensely comforting – I am in love with this fragrance ever since I blind-bought it online. I smell absolutely no bergamot and lots of vanilla in it, though not listed in notes. There’s a lingering trail of white floral notes too, again not listed, and I’m sure my nose isn’t just playing tricks on me 😉
The vanilla notes are never my favorite, but I love the woodsy-vanilla-amber base notes with the tea notes tingling occasionally. Such sophistication – seems more expensive than it actually is! This definitely is one of those fragrances with few but carefully thought-out notes that do not go wrong at all. Lasts on my skin for 7-8 hours and even then I can get an occasional whiff and creates an arm-length sillage around me with just two spritzes. Oh, and the wood box packaging is so classy! Pity it has been discontinued.

clitsomerz – 2022-06-08:

5 out of 5

All I get is gummy bears. Not for me.

Jenniatg32 – 2022-06-08:

3 out of 5

Oddly… I like this. A lot. And I usually despise ‘tea’ scents. But this is spicy/fresh and very alluring; I’m beginning to find that I like simple note pyramids a lot even when I didn’t think I liked the notes. Maybe I just don’t like certain notes when they’re crowded? 😉
Anyway, it’s clean but not soapy, spicy but still feminine. It would be pretty on a man too for sure! Will definitely use all of my mini =D

vanorik – 2022-06-08:

4 out of 5

WOW! Introduced my mother to this fragrance and she has never left it’s side since. I love the smell of this perfume! Does anyone know of a cologne for men or a unisex fragrance that smells similar? I would greatly appreciate any recommendations!

Simpson3 – 2022-06-08:

5 out of 5

I’ve had a rainy, dreary and cold winter this year, and this is the perfect scent. It is a nice comforting sweet amber with a hint of wood and vanilla. But it smells clean at the same time. I did not like the initial spray but past 5 minutes in, it’s dreamy. Seems to last on my skin. Really lovely and smells expensive designer even though it’s not…very glad I accidentally discovered it.

fbibqllpoix – 2022-06-08:

5 out of 5

I used to have Rosewood and the cap was broken. It had been originally given to me in a swap this way, and unfortunately it became a “dab on” scent because the sprayer didn’t work.
It became very difficult for me to apply it and kept leaking every time I tilted the bottle, so I got rid of it because I couldn’t figure out a way to decant the liquid into another container.
Now here we are in the middle of Winter and I am sooo craving for this scent for its ability to literally keep you feeling “warm”.
There is nothing else I have ever smelled that comes close to this scent for this reason.
It’s characteristics are being woody, deep, rich, smoky vanilla spice and amber. It opens up powdery from the bergamot, spicy from the tea and amber which envelops me in a cloud of warmth. It is perfect to keep you warm on dark, cold days.
Ebay has some amazing prices on this. It is a shame it got discontinued!

Tayuta – 2022-06-08:

4 out of 5

Very dominant amber (not musk, amber. but quite similar). This ambery note smells so spicy and dominant that my nose also detect coconut with it (I know that is not ingrediented officially). For me the tea is invisible.
Very deep, sexy, spicy fragrance (amber and bergamot), but: NO ROSE, NO WOOD.
Enjoy this very nice winter scent without looking for them in it.
I put it to my want list.

mazvit – 2022-06-08:

3 out of 5

Rosewood is nothing related to Rose. It is a warm vanilla musk scent. So cozy and nice. It is very suitable for winter time. I must say the wood box is amazing. I am so glad I bought it.

sva1312 – 2022-06-08:

5 out of 5

Rosewood is a sweet vanilla musk. I can’t smell any tea or bergamot.Very smooth and a little powdery at the end. Reminds me a little of Coty Vanilla musk, but less sharp (sandalwood versus cedar I suppose). Love presentation of the box, bottle, and the pink juice.

Pashok-naumov1993 – 2022-06-08:

5 out of 5

It’s sweet and dry. It reminds me of the scent of amber and vanilla! To me it’s perfect for rainy days!

dmc1984 – 2022-06-08:

4 out of 5

This is my favorite base scent when layering different perfumes. It is a sweet amber, with a woodsy and vanilla drydown. Every now and then I get a hint of a warm powdery floral delight. My body chemistry must shut down any bergamont aromatics contained in Rosewood. That being said, I love to layer other citrus bergamont perfumes on top. Many of my Victoria Secret Italian 2013 collection are delightful over this (as their longevity is absolute crap…. This extends them into an Enjoyable, long lasting and sultry scent. Great for evening use.

ItantPneutT – 2022-06-08:

3 out of 5

The notes listed here is not what I smell. I do not smell any tea at all. Tea is a very distinct smell, I should be able to smell that. How is no wood is even listed, and this scent is listed as an Oriental Floral but no florals are listed, this makes no sense. It smells like floral powder scent with woodsy base note.

akaIP – 2022-06-08:

4 out of 5

Elegance in a bottle!!
I am surprised that Rose and Cedar wood are not listed as the primary notes. Eitherway this is a lovely classy rosey / woody perfume. I wanted it for myself, but choose to give it to my Mom as a gift.
Projection: 4 feet
Longevity: 6 hrs
Office safe: yes
Timing: fall, winter, spring anytime of the day
Cost: $50 (Christmas sale) for 50ml / 1.69 oz at Bannana Republic
Disclaimer: my experience may be different from your experience based on my skin type, the season, and my personal tastes

_Raider_ – 2022-06-08:

5 out of 5

I fell in love with this the first time I sniffed it. The bottle is beautiful. I longed to have a bottle and today I finally had my chance to purchase. But first, I sniffed to remind me how much I loved it. Something changed or maybe I changed. It is heavy on amber but nothing else to interest me. There is citrus for balance but the amber seems oily for my nose, if that makes sense. Thick and uninteresting. What happened?? Oh well, more savings toward a more worthy bottle.
One spray on me:
Sillage: about a foot
Longevity: more than 6 hours
Rating: 2/5
Price: $60

camisetasjtw – 2022-06-08:

4 out of 5

This scent is a total hit with me at night. I don’t know how many people have asked me what I was wearing. It’s smoky, alluring, comforting, yet classy and sexy. Love it.

kadraliev-rasool – 2022-06-08:

5 out of 5

Lasts forever! Sweet amber scent, the amber definitely dominates this one.

sanata – 2022-06-08:

5 out of 5

Sweet tea, powdery & comforting. I love it..

BymnAtteneBom – 2022-06-08:

4 out of 5

Another wounderful unisex scent Im enjoing this days
its powdery floral & woody scent with an amazing rosey vanilla drydown , it also lasts all day with great sillage .Rosewood by Banana Republic is a definite winner most perfume lovers neglects this beauty.

xxx881Negeltzex – 2022-06-08:

5 out of 5

I smelled this couple of years ago for the first time on my brother-in-law’s girfriend and had to try it for myself. Yes, it was nice but powdery scents are not my thing so I never bought it. Fast forward to this weekend when I was at BR and saw some travel sizes of their fragrances and there were few Rosewood left. Sold!
Bergamot, and tea? I would have never guessed. I thought vanilla had to be in the notes but I guess not. Essentially it smells like powdery vanilla with woodsy undertones. There is a hint of bergamot on the top but honestly, if I didn’t see it in the notes, I don’t think I would have detected it. This is very cozy and comforting scent, kind of like wrapping a plush blanket around yourself on a cold winter day. Someone mentioned it reminds them of Cashmere Mist and I can see that-its the same kind of cosy, soft, powdery scent. I was surprised to find out that its rather long lasting since most of fragrances nowdays end up dissappearing very quickly but Rosewood has great lasting power and siliage(while its not overpowering, it did last 4-5 hours on me). Incidentally, it also reminds me of Curve Crush bY Liz Claiborne except Rosewood is more sophisticated and elegant smelling

topetheolfsop – 2022-06-08:

5 out of 5

The notes listed by Fragrantica can’t be right. I smell vanilla, woods, and musk. At first I found the perfume to be really boring, but there is something in it that makes it stand out as unique. For being inexpensive, it’s a lot nicer than most celebrity fragrances. I can see how people find it sexy and alluring. Seems like a great evening perfume.

bigbam1 – 2022-06-08:

3 out of 5

Another winner for me from Banana Republic. They just don’t stop amazing me. Like I’ve said before, I never had a high regard for this brand in the perfume industry. However,they are now slowly but surely gaining my respect. Rosewood is a rather comforting scent with just the right blend of notes. Here the amber & tea note are especially lovely to me. For sure, it will be a bargain buy.

mastha83 – 2022-06-08:

4 out of 5

I so wanted to try this fragrance and now is finnaly available here. What a disapointment. Could not get any of the notes listed, just a very sweet syrup.

Nahstaict – 2022-06-08:

5 out of 5

what a lovely fragrance!
sensual floral, vanilla and tea…
It is warm, sweet (not sickly sweet) and so seductive.
Love it!!!

might71 – 2022-06-08:

5 out of 5

I’m 23 and have been using this perfume since I was 19–it’s an excellent Oriental for younger women due to the softness of the vanilla and sandalwood notes. With my chemistry it smells like a gently sweet amber, and I always get compliments on it–probably because most girls my age are swathed in predictable fruit/florals like Daisy or Coco Mademoiselle. Love this scent–especially for the price!

Deroxytdic – 2022-06-08:

3 out of 5

This was actually my wedding day fragrance because my husband loves it on me (I do like it too)

psn2009 – 2022-06-08:

5 out of 5

very,very specific,powdery.

den-is – 2022-06-08:

4 out of 5

I admit I have always walked past the Banana Republic store and never thought much about it, but I have now tried two of their scents I enjoy. It’s safe to say I will not be just walking by anymore, I will be buzzing in to check out their perfume!
Rosewood is a flash of Bergamont, followed by a mix of tea and amber and a touch of Bergamont which combines to make it smell woody and rich. In fact after I sprayed it on I walked by my husband and he asked “What smells like trees?” LOL! Yes you do smell a bit like you walked into Pier One or some other import store. But it’s more like when you get home and the tissue they wrapped your purchase in still smells like the store, and it smells wonderful. The tea never smells like tea to me, which is great because I’m not a tea fan, it just adds to the woody quality.
As time rolls by Rosewood begins to adopt a vanillic feel which I adore, but mainly it keeps that woody vibe throughout. If I had simply read the notes I never would have given Rosewood a chance, but I received a sample from a lovely fragrantica member and now I’m hooked. And I agree, the box this arrives in is amazing! It’s an actual wood box. Really nice!

BraiRus – 2022-06-08:

4 out of 5

I won this fragrance in Polish “Your Style”. I like it, but I can smell only tea with something heavy, maybe its amber. Nothing special, but I’m glad that I have it. The wood blox is charming.

largona – 2022-06-08:

5 out of 5

I had no idea that Banana Republic could make such an elegant scent. My hubby and I went shopping at a Tanger Outlet recently and I just happened to dab a little of the body lotion tester on my hand before we left the store. I kept smelling my hand and as time wore on, I decided I had to have it. It’s very ambery on me and I can pick up nuances of the tea note which gives it a fresh appeal. It’s probably not going to be a classic scent, but it is comforting, warm, and smoky. The lotion settles close to the skin and it’s actually fairly long-lasting and it’s non-greasy which is another plus. I don’t shop at the Banana Republic often at all (not a huge fan of their clothes), but this was a nice surprise. 🙂

orrantto – 2022-06-08:

4 out of 5

It smells like the original Burberry on my skin.

gvm850821 – 2022-06-08:

5 out of 5

Beautiful Scent, classic, calm and sensual altogether. Starts freshly warm and gets smokier and vanillic as time goes by. Stays close to the skin.
Very comforting and elegant. The box itself is a masterpiece in my opinion. Suits the classiness of the scent. Warm and sweet, but not cloyingly sweet and definitely not too heavy.
Just perfect.

Freedom063 – 2022-06-08:

4 out of 5

This is a wonderful scent! For me it`s the perfect mix of floral and powder-sweet notes.
Never obtrusive but by no means prosy.
The lasting power is very good.
Every time I put it on I have the feeling that it almost becomes a part of me-
if that isn`t a sign that I found my “soulmate-perfume”.

gamer44 – 2022-06-08:

5 out of 5

The bottle and the box is so beautiful 🙂
I thought that this would indeed be a fragrance for me … completely wrong.
We don’t get all along at al. Vanilla and more vanilla and way to SWEET … reminds me of The Body Shop’s Vanilla Oil … (which I do not like 🙁
I probably have the wrong chemistry for Rosewood. Luckily I bought me a small bottle.
But .. I’ll give it another chance in the winter … Perhaps we suit each other better then.

inaka – 2022-06-08:

4 out of 5

I can recognize why people would enjoy this…it is a decent scent. Unfortunately it is ruined for me on the basis of a personal association. When I tested this I kept thinking there was something intensely familiar about it, but couldn’t place it just then. Later on I realized that there is something in it that gives me an instant flashback to summer camp as a kid. There was something in the bathrooms at camp (air freshener?) that smelled EXACTLY like this 🙁
The name is somewhat misleading, as this perfume does not smell like rosewood (or anything woody at all). It is a thick and sweet combo of vanillic amber and bergamot. I don’t find that the tea adds any freshness to the composition here.

sud069speagoessenda – 2022-06-08:

3 out of 5

Long lasting, high quality, and femininely breath-taking. The cleanliness of this fragrance is like rose petals on a freshly washed linen sheet. This romantic and beautiful perfume is ideal for a classy but quiet woman.

ssm – 2022-06-08:

4 out of 5

Warm warm warm! Vanilla, Woods & Amber galore. This is really yummy. It lasts forever and ever and ever and smells like a warm woody feast! Love it!

shilin121 – 2022-06-08:

5 out of 5

This is more powdery than I thought, but still remains true to its name- wrapping oneself in the aura of rosewood. After I get past the initial powdery blast, this fragrance transports me to the redwood forest; I see beautiful mossy gre