Damarose Parfum
| Parfum | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2010 | Year | 2013 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
New York Patchouli EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
This is a seriously polarising rose. For some, it's the undisputed Queen of Roses- regal, sophisticated and captivating. For others, it's just a 'nice', overpriced floral reminiscent of supermarket shampoo or baby wipes with truly disappointing performance. Proceed with caution.
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Bond No. 9 New York Patchouli is definitely *not* what you expect from the name- it's a fresh, clean surprise that gets showered with compliments, but leaves patchouli enthusiasts wondering where the patchouli went. Love it or hate it, it certainly brings the conversation.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its blendable floral and woody profile, coupled with varied reports on sillage and longevity - some find it an intimate skin scent, others a powerhouse - makes it fairly versatile. It leans heavily towards social and formal settings due to its elegant character, though its soft nature for some means it won't overwhelm an office.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its clean, fresh, and versatile profile makes it ideal for office and casual wear, as it's not overpowering despite its longevity. While it can also work for dates and even some formal settings, its generally upbeat and less 'heavy' character prevents it from being a top pick for those occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean rose, woody, floral
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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