Rose Anonyme Eau de Parfum vs Red Roses Cologne Eau de Parfum
Rose Anonyme EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | 2022 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $$$$ |
Red Roses Cologne EDP
Rose Anonyme and Red Roses Cologne both showcase rose, but diverge significantly in style. Rose Anonyme leans towards a darker, oud-infused rose, presenting a gothic and sometimes soapy character. Red Roses Cologne, in contrast, offers a brighter, intensely realistic rose with a strong botanical and lemon facet. The former is more complex and potentially divisive, while the latter is a straightforward, photorealistic rose. If you prefer a deep, mysterious rose with oud, choose Rose Anonyme. If you want a pure, unadulterated rose experience, Red Roses is the way to go.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Rose Anonyme
- Red Roses Cologne
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a rose with more depth and complexity.
- You enjoy oud and darker, gothic fragrances.
- You want a rose fragrance that's a bit mysterious.
- You like a fragrance that evolves on the skin.
- You want a pure, realistic rose scent.
- You prefer brighter, more uplifting fragrances.
- You like a strong lemon or botanical twist.
- You want a fragrance that smells like fresh roses.
A dark, gothic rose-oud that swings between luxury and soapy. Jammy rose and ginger up top, then frankincense, patchouli and benzoin. Dramatic, and built for evenings.
This one's a bit of a controversial sniff. Some are gagging for it, others are just gagging. It's a full-on botanical assault - intense, realistic, and not for the faint of heart. Expect to either love its authentic rose and lemon blast or feel like you've eaten a flower arrangement.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Rose
33%
vs
36%
Oud
12% share of the perfume
Patchouli
11% share of the perfume
Bergamot
10% share of the perfume
Papyrus
10% share of the perfume
Ginger
9% share of the perfume
Benzoin
8% share of the perfume
Frankincense
7% share of the perfume
Violet Leaf
23% share of the perfume
Honey
23% share of the perfume
Lemon
18% share of the perfume
Rose
17% share of the perfume
Bergamot
10% share of the perfume
Ginger
9% share of the perfume
Patchouli
11% share of the perfume
Papyrus
10% share of the perfume
Benzoin
8% share of the perfume
Honey
23% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Oud, resin and dark rose suit autumn and winter best, and spring and summer evenings are possible with a light hand.
Occasions
Strong and long-lasting, it is unsuitable for the office. It is built for dates and formal evenings.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Given its initial strength and
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 1 of its 4 notes, including Rose
Adds honey and lemon, drops benzoin and bergamot
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Red Roses Cologne EDP
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Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United States. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 6 Nov); the shop charges its own price. How import charges work
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