Garden Rose vs Checkmate

Shared character

Both Garden Rose and Checkmate are floral fragrances featuring rose notes, including Rose Centifolia and Bulgarian Rose.

How they differ

Garden Rose contains sandalwood, geranium, musk, and amber. Checkmate is characterized by a chypre, fruity, tobacco, sweet, and earthy profile, incorporating notes of magnolia, patchouli, tobacco, champagne, moss, red currant, may rose, davana, rose (grasse), tree moss, and bourbon tobacco.

Who each suits

Garden Rose suits those who prefer a floral profile with sandalwood, geranium, musk, and amber. Checkmate suits those who prefer a complex blend of chypre, fruity, tobacco, sweet, and earthy elements including champagne, patchouli, and various rose and tobacco notes.