Sa Majeste la Rose EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2000 | Year | 2011 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
New York Oud EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
This is Serge Lutens' unapologetic ode to the rose: vivid, natural, and utterly majestic. While some find it linear or even too intense, rose enthusiasts will adore its authentic, fresh-from-the-garden character, offering a masterclass in rose soliflores that few can match.
New York Oud is a love-it-or-hate-it beast, notorious for its monstrous performance. Expect a potent, dark rose and plum with an oud backbone, but brace yourself for polarising 'urinal cake' comparisons from its detractors.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A spring-forward, daytime rose. The dewy green opening and honeyed bloom read brightest in warm spring air, with autumn a close second as the woody-musk drydown gains presence. Wearers find it too fresh and floral for deep winter and a touch sweet for high summer heat.
Occasions
Its clean, realistic rose and soft-to-moderate projection make it versatile - polished enough for formal occasions and dates where its luxurious bloom leaves a lasting impression, and inoffensive enough for casual daytime wear. It can be a touch dominant for a conservative office and lacks the lightness for sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its exceptional longevity and beastly sillage make it overwhelming for office wear. This fragrance truly shines on a date or at formal events, where its powerful and luxurious presence can leave a memorable impression.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean rose, floral, honey
Subtle differences in overall composition
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