Beyond Rose

Beyond Rose, a Modern Spiced Rose

Beyond Rose set out to reinvent the classic rose fragrance for a modern nose. Our version keeps that fresh, spiced approach, framing a velvety rose with green mate, peppery lift, and a soft amber and benzoin base that gives it real warmth.

The Story Behind the Scent

Clinique created Beyond Rose as a limited, harder to find release, the kind of quietly special scent you had to seek out. The aim was to take the most familiar flower in perfumery and make it feel new, avoiding anything powdery or dated.

The trick was in the framing. Instead of a soft, romantic rose, the perfumers gave it a green, slightly bitter mate tea opening and a dusting of white pepper, then anchored it in labdanum, amber, and benzoin. Our interpretation follows that same idea, keeping the rose fresh at the top and warm and resinous at the base.

How Our Version Compares to the Original

The original was a boutique exclusive that has since been discontinued and is very hard to find. Here is how our version compares.

Who It’s For

This is for the rose lover who wants something with character. If soft, powdery roses feel too sweet for you and you want one that is green, spiced, and warm, Beyond Rose is worth knowing.

Notes

Top notes: Mate, White Pepper, Freesia

Heart notes: Rose, Osmanthus

Base notes: Labdanum, Amber, Benzoin

How it Smells

It opens green and slightly bitter, with mate tea and a crack of white pepper giving the rose an unexpected, modern lift.

The heart is all rose, velvety and full, with osmanthus adding a soft apricot and leather nuance that keeps it from feeling one dimensional.

The base turns warm and resinous, with labdanum, amber, and benzoin wrapping the rose in a soft, slightly sweet glow that lasts for hours.

Common Questions

What does Beyond Rose smell like?
It is a modern spiced rose. Green mate and white pepper open it up, a velvety rose sits at the heart, and a warm amber and benzoin base gives it depth.

Is the original still available?
Clinique Beyond Rose was a boutique exclusive that has been discontinued and is now very hard to find. Our interpretation brings it back within reach.

Is this the same as the Clinique original?
No. This is our own interpretation designed to capture the feel of the original. It is not produced by or affiliated with Clinique.

How long does it last?
Built at up to 40% perfume oil, it lasts noticeably longer than the original, with the warm base carrying into the evening.

What size is the bottle?
Every bottle is 50ml, made in the EU as an eau de parfum concentration.

When should I wear it?
Its green opening suits warmer months while its resinous base makes it cosy in cooler weather, so it works year round.

Disclaimer

Beyond Rose and Clinique are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Parfumour is not affiliated with, associated with, or endorsed by Clinique. Our fragrance is an independent interpretation inspired by the original, created to evoke a similar scent experience. All trademark names are used for descriptive and comparison purposes only.