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Dark Roses Eau de Parfum bottle Dark Roses EDP
EDP Concentration Oil
U Gender U
2020 Year 2020
£ Price Tier ££
Ultimate Eau de Toilette bottle Ultimate Oil

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Dark Roses EDP
This one's a divisive punch to the face. If you live for unapologetically huge, jammy roses that fill a room and don’t care if it's too much for some, this is your jam. If not, best steer clear. It's not subtle, it’s not for everyone, but for rose fans, it might just be everything.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Ultimate Oil
Ultimate delivers a potent, long-lasting oud fragrance that exudes confidence and luxury, perfect for those seeking a commanding presence.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Dark Roses EDP
Ultimate Oil

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 40% vs 41%
Patchouli 31% vs 23%
Only in Dark Roses
Musk 29%
Only in Ultimate
Amber 35%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 54% vs 26%

Accords

Dark Roses Ultimate
100%
Rose
65%
Oud
100%
86%
Woody
90%
Amber
80%
65%
Patchouli
Sweet
60%
57%
Powdery
52%
Musky
50%
51%
Floral
46%
Balsamic
44%
Earthy
100%
Oud shared
65%
100%
Woody shared
86%
90%
80%
65%
60%
57%
Musky shared
52%
50%
51%
46%
44%

Performance

Dark Roses Ultimate
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Potent

Season and Occasion Fit

Dark Roses

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its 'strong sillage' and potent rose-oud nature, this fragrance is far too overwhelming for an office setting. It's better suited for evenings or formal events where its luxurious, bold presence can make a statement without suffocating those around you.

Ultimate

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

The rich and robust oud and woody notes make this fragrance particularly well-suited for the cooler weather of fall and winter, but it remains versatile enough for spring wear due to some fresh elements.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its strong and luxurious sillage is well-suited for evenings, special occasions, and dates, but it may be overpowering for offices or sports. Casual wear is possible, although it leans towards the formal.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, oud, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Dark Roses EDP
Ultimate Oil
100ml
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