The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Eaux de Rose sits inside Code Deco's lineup as a composition built around floral themes. Gauri Garodia composed this one as an ode to Bulgarian rose with a citrussy, cassis-laced frame. The name says exactly what it is: waters of rose, nothing more, nothing less. Garodia's framing leans into rose oils cut by fresh citrus and blackcurrant, the kind of straightforward brief that lets the raw materials carry the work. It is part of a catalog that also includes Eaux de Jasmine, another exploration centered on a single floral rather than a complex accord. The bottle and presentation follow the rest of the line, minimalist and clean, with the rose-themed fragrance sitting alongside its jasmine sibling as a study in how a single flower can anchor an entire composition.
What makes Eaux de Rose worth a second look is the tension between its components. Bulgarian rose is a substantial material, rich and heady when it leans into its natural warmth. Pair it with cassis and citrus and the composition tilts toward something fruitier, sharper, brighter. Geranium enters to bridge that divide: its aromatic facet keeps the rose from going syrupy, and it lends a quality that makes the florals read as living plants rather than potpourri.
The evolution
Cassis lands first. Sharp, puckering, a quick flash of black fruit that reads almost like a garnish dropped onto the opening: bright, insistent, and brief. The citruses ride alongside, lifting the top into something that feels chilled and daylight-bright. Bulgarian rose takes over as the cassis fades, opening cool and dewy, not the dense jammy rose of a winter scent but something closer to fresh petals carrying a bit of morning moisture. Geranium threads through the heart, adding a green edge that keeps the rose from settling into anything too sweet. The green of the geranium works as counterpoint, giving the floral heart a slightly bitter, herbal snap that cuts the honeyed warmth the rose might otherwise produce on its own. As hours pass, the composition gets quieter. Vetiver arrives in the background, earthy and dry, pulling the scent toward the floor.
Cultural impact
Eaux de Rose sits comfortably among rose-driven niche scents: composed rather than sprawling, with rose as protagonist rather than guest note. The composition treats the material as the center of gravity, with cassis, citrus, geranium, vetiver, and sandalwood arranged around it rather than competing for attention. It is a rose that doesn't ask for attention so much as assume it, content to let its structure speak through restraint rather than volume.
The House
Code DecoCode Deco is an artisanal perfume house rooted in Singapore’s vibrant creative scene. Founded by Gauri Garodia, the brand blends her corporate fragrance experience with a personal love of music and colour. Each scent arrives in a sleek bottle that feels like a miniature work of art, inviting the wearer to explore a story told through notes rather than slogans. Code Deco’s line, launched in 2013, includes fragrances such as B Minor, Blanc One and Malabar, each named to echo a musical key or a place that inspired its aroma. The house positions itself as a laboratory for curious noses, favouring thoughtful composition over mass‑market trends.
The Creator
Gauri GarodiaGarodia favors natural absolutes and carefully selected synthetics that reinforce a theme. She builds structures around a single floral or woody anchor, then layers supporting accords that enhance rather than overwhelm.
