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Rose Essentielle Eau de Parfum bottle Rose Essentielle EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2006 Year 2025
££ Price Tier ££
Donna Eau de Parfum bottle Donna EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Rose Essentielle EDP
This is a powdery, effortlessly elegant rose that divides opinion. Some find it beautiful and soft, others a dated headache. It's sadly discontinued, causing much wailing and gnashing of teeth among its devotees.
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Our Verdict - Donna EDP
This one's a bit of a head-scratcher. Whilst some find it a lovely, feminine embrace of purple florals and juicy fruits, others are left with a scratchy, 'old lady' vibe and a general sense of confusion around the brand's many versions.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Rose Essentielle EDP
Donna EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Violet 29% vs 35%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 28% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Musk 27% vs 17%
Sandalwood 25% vs 20%
Patchouli 24% vs 20%

Accords

Rose Essentielle Donna
100%
Rose
55%
68%
Powdery
100%
54%
Woody
90%
55%
Violet Floral
84%
57%
Floral
75%
Patchouli
58%
Musky
51%
Tuberose
51%
50%
Fruity
Rose shared
100%
55%
Powdery shared
68%
100%
Woody shared
54%
90%
Violet Floral shared
55%
84%
Floral shared
57%
75%
58%
51%
51%
50%

Performance

Rose Essentielle Donna
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Rose Essentielle

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and often-mentioned 'office-safe' nature make it suitable for professional settings, while its elegant, romantic rose leans into date nights and formal events. The fresh floral and fruity aspects keep it versatile enough for daily casual wear, though its sophisticated character isn't ideal for sport.

Donna

Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its powdery and floral character makes it suitable for casual wear and romantic dates without being overpowering. The complex base and potential for divisiveness suggest it's less ideal for formal events or the office.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean rose, powdery, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Rose Essentielle EDP
Donna EDP
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