Rose petals as a fragrance note evokes the fresh, slightly green facet of just-picked flower rather than the deeper honeyed character of rose absolute. The accord is usually constructed from rose oxide, geraniol, and small fractions of natural rose distillate, producing a wearer-perceptible top note that fades quickly but leaves an unmistakable impression in the opening minutes of a composition. Argos Love Triumphs Over War opens with rose petals as part of its top accord; Initio Narcotic Delight uses the same impression as a counterpoint to its base of tobacco and patchouli.
