Scents of Man 1651 (Boscobel Rose)

Scents of Man 1651 (Boscobel Rose) collage by Sandi

Scents of Man introduced several new releases in 2025, including 1651 Boscobel Rose. It is indeed a rose lover’s delight, intriguing and complex. Perfumer Andrea Bryne creates unique, subtle, and intricate perfumes using traditional methods. Her work includes not only Perfumery but also a skincare line. She manages to seamlessly balance elements, art, and science in her compositions and product lines, all from her homeland, an isle of only 222 sq miles.

Andrea Bryne, Founder/Perfumer of Scents of Man via the perfumer

“I have grown and distilled Boscobel Rose for years, and the scent has fascinated me. It is almost unmatched in balance and fruit/nut nuances.”-Andrea Byrne

Scents of Man 1651 Boscobel Rose felt like a story waiting to unfold to me: the sky was grey, and there was a chill in the air. It was the kind of afternoon that made me want to pull on a jacket and walk until my thoughts settled and my body calmed. I added a spritz of 1651 as I headed out. Grapefruit flickers flanking geranium and rose, with a slight hint of tea, blend perfectly in the opening top notes, awakening me without notice, like the breeze of chilly air against my face as I stepped outside. It surprised me into awareness, not in a definitive way, but as if being gently reminded, to be present. I am drawn deeper into the fragrance and, at the same time, into my surroundings. I feel myself relaxing into my movements, with the confidence and grace that 1651 is providing (yes, this is possible.) Those bright top notes keep the rose natural throughout.

tableau by Sandi AI

Scents of Man 1651 felt personal to me as it heart exposed itself, like rereading a private letter. The rose in 1651 is not the lustrous kind, it’s wild and a little earthy, the type of rose you’d find growing behind a hedge, the petals damped with rain and drying in the sunshine. Jasmine wraps seductively around it, warm and sensual, orris and violet dusting the edges with a soft, calm stillness. A memory slipped into my thoughts of finding a pair of worn leather gloves, I had not worn for many years. They had a faint, musty floral scent, and the memory surprised me as it unspooled here, and I smiled at how scent can hold a life’s worth of small things.

Boscobel Rose by Sandi AI

As Scents of Man 1651 Boscobel Rose sinks into its dry-down, it becomes my loyal companion, a confidant. Benzoin and vanilla add a gentle sweetness that feels like comfort for my soul; myrrh and ambrette add a quiet, incense-like depth. Agarwood and sandalwood add a steady, woody patience. The fragrance wrapped around me without overpowering or demanding anything from me, like a friend listening and letting me talk until I was ready to listen to myself. As it diffused into the air and onto my skin, I could feel it transforming my mood and thoughts. I felt steadier, like someone gifted a little dose of courage to keep in my pocket. It reminded me of the small, unselfish acts that carry us through fear, those unexpected acts of kindness. 1651 is a small story for listeners; it rewards your attention, feeling both historic and intimate.

Boscobel house in 1651 via Sandi AI

I kept picturing that old history Scents of Man 1651 Boscobel Rose pays homage to. After the Battle of Worcester in 1651, Charles II was a hunted man. He relied on ordinary people who risked everything for him. At Boscobel House, he hid in an oak tree while soldiers swept the land below, a humbling, almost cinematic image of a king made small and vulnerable. That episode, and the quiet bravery of those who sheltered him, feels woven into this perfume: nobility softened by humility, glamour tempered by grit.

Notes: rose, grapefruit, mandarin, lemon, geranium, violet, orris, pepper, tea, Turkish delight, honey, vanilla, magnolia, benzoin, Jasmine, myrrh, ambrette, agar-wood, sandalwood.

Disclosure: A sample of Scents of Man 1651 Boscobel Rose was sent to Sandi; her thoughts are her own.

For U.S. customers, Scents of Man covers all tariff charges, so don’t hesitate to order from their site

Sandi Lundberg, Editor

official photo via Scents of Man

Thanks to the generosity of Scents of Man, we have a 30 ml bottle of 1651 (Boscobel Rose) for one registered reader in the USA or EU. You must register to have your entry count. To be eligible, please leave a comment saying what sparks your interest based on Sandi’s review and where you live. Draw closes 1/23/2026

Please read J’s review of Scents of Man Ancient Forest, Pavlova (Nicoleta), Sandi’s review of Druidale. Sheean was on Sandi’s top 10 in 2024, and 1651 in 2025

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