Colors de Benetton
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1987 | Year | 2012 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Lady Rose Lion (Monkey Unicorn)
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Which Should You Buy?
This 80s powerhouse is a divisive beast: a love-it-or-hate-it scent that has been ravaged by reformulation. Fans adore its unique, sporty, and complex blend of fruit and herbs, while detractors find it an overpowering mess, often compared to bug spray.
This chypre is Marmite in a bottle - love it or hate it, there's no middle ground. Some find it a masterpiece of peachy-basil-rose complexity, while others recoil from what they perceive as a screechy, synthetic mess. Definitely not a blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 4% | 1% |
| Floral | 22% | 19% |
| Fruity | 16% | 12% |
| Green | 21% | 24% |
| Sweet | 22% | 16% |
| Warm | 6% | 7% |
| Woody | 8% | 16% |
| Earthy | 13% | 18% |
| Animalic | 6% | 1% |
| Fresh | 15% | 9% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
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Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, energetic character makes it perfect for casual and sporty wear. The prominent spice and fruit, coupled with potential strong sillage, make it less suitable for formal or office settings where subtlety is key.
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.
Occasions
Given its strong sillage and complex, sometimes divisive character, this isn't best suited for office wear, as it can be quite assertive. It leans towards more personal or adventurous occasions where its unique personality can truly shine, performing best in cooler weather according to reviews.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Green, Fresh Spicy, Fruity accords and Rose, Peach notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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