Is Perfumes Zag Zodiak 085 Rose Essentielle a dupe of Bvlgari Rose Essentielle?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
A clean, classy rose that mirrors Rose Essentielle's mimosa-tinged elegance well, if with less of the original's crisp, non-cloying sparkle.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
A clean, classic rose that suits spring and early autumn best, where its lightness feels appropriate.
Occasions
Versatile enough for office wear and daytime dates given its refined, non-cloying character.
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.
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Musk, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood
Without taif rose
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Rose Essentielle EDP
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