Thorns Become Roses by Nishane
Men Women 2026
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Description
Thorns Become Roses: Nishane’s New Unisex Rose Nishane introduces Thorns Become Roses in 2026, a unisex fragrance composed by perfumer Julien Rasquinet. The name hints at a flower that has to pass through thorns first — a rose with an edge. The house builds on warm spices and berry fruit to frame a grand rose heart, wrapped in a woody,…
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Key notes
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Top
saffron
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Heart
Turkish rose
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Base
patchouli
Community
80 votes
- Positive 58%
- Negative 28%
- Neutral 15%
The olfactory pyramid
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
496 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
80 votes
Season
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98 votes
Time of day
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46 votes
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About Thorns Become Roses
Thorns Become Roses: Nishane’s New Unisex Rose
Nishane introduces Thorns Become Roses in 2026, a unisex fragrance composed by perfumer Julien Rasquinet. The name hints at a flower that has to pass through thorns first — a rose with an edge.
The house builds on warm spices and berry fruit to frame a grand rose heart, wrapped in a woody, powdery base. It is a modern, introspective take on rose.
The opening is vivid: saffron, lychee, raspberry, and cardamom. Saffron gives a radiant, spice-laced warmth; lychee and raspberry add tart-sweet juiciness; cardamom brings a gentle aromatic lift.
Turkish rose takes centre stage, bolstered by mimosa and violet leaves. Mimosa contributes a soft, powdery texture, while violet leaves add a crisp green nuance. The heart feels luxurious, with a slight retro makeup-bag character.
Patchouli, sandalwood, and Amberwood form the base. Patchouli offers earthy depth, sandalwood lends creamy softness, and Amberwood adds a polished amber warmth. The drydown is smooth, sensual, and firmly woody.
The listed accords range from warm spicy and woody to powdery, fruity, yellow floral, ozonic, and aquatic. That unusual mix gives the perfume an ever-changing presence, at once cosy and surprising.
The fragrance has an average rating of 3.64 out of 5 from 80 votes. It is clearly not a crowd-pleasing mainstream launch, but rather a niche creation for those who enjoy deliberating over scent.
Will appeal to rose lovers who like their florals complicated: fans of dark patchouli, soft woods, and discreet sweetness will also feel at home.
Thorns Become Roses earns its name. It is a rose with texture and tension, softened by mimosa and deepened by patchouli. Nishane delivers a refined, multi-layered fragrance for unhurried wearers.
Spices Fruits, vegetables and nuts Flowers Green, herbal and fougère Woods and mosses Resins and balsams
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Longevity
Leading answer Very long-lasting
33 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Room-filling
32 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
46 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
30 votes
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When I opened the perfume, as soon as I had taken the cap off, one could smell the majestic, very realistic rose scent 🌹. It is a beautiful perfume, another masterpiece by Nishane; it is a perfume in which every ingredient plays its role and develops faithfully in stages, leaving at the end an exquisite patchouli along with sandalwood and a slight trace of Turkish rose. It is an extraordinary piece.