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Rose 31 Eau de Parfum bottle Rose 31 EDP
EDP Concentration EDC
U Gender U
2006 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Floral Rose Candle Parfum bottle Floral Rose Candle EDC
Our Verdict

Le Labo's Rose 31 and Dossier's Floral Rose Candle both feature rose, but diverge significantly in overall impression. Rose 31 presents a darker, spicier, and more complex rose, thanks to its prominent cumin and woody notes, making it a bold statement. Floral Rose Candle, in contrast, offers a brighter, cleaner, and more straightforward rose fragrance, designed for easy everyday wear. Longevity differs too, with Rose 31 outperforming. Choose Rose 31 for its challenging character; Floral Rose Candle for simple elegance.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Rose 31 if...
  • You enjoy unconventional and challenging scents.
  • You want a rose fragrance with prominent spice.
  • You prefer a darker, more mysterious vibe.
  • You value long-lasting performance.
Choose Floral Rose Candle if...
  • You prefer a clean, simple rose fragrance.
  • You want an easy-to-wear everyday scent.
  • You like a brighter, fresher floral profile.
  • You prefer a more affordable option.
Our Verdict - Rose 31 EDP
A moody, modernist rose veiled in cumin, woods, and musky resins, Rose 31 is an unorthodox floral that oozes confidence and urban sensuality. Not for the faint of heart, it's a cult favorite that captivates as much as it polarizes.
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Our Verdict - Floral Rose Candle EDC
A beautifully balanced floral scent with a focus on rose, ideal for everyday wear in temperate weather.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Rose 31 EDP
Floral Rose Candle EDC

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 51% vs 81%
Only in Rose 31
Cumin 48%
Only in Floral Rose Candle
Pink Pepper 18%
Only in Floral Rose Candle
Rose 47% Geranium 33% Litchi 20%
Shared Notes
Musk 50% vs 57%
Only in Rose 31
Guaiac Wood 50%
Only in Floral Rose Candle
Patchouli 43%

Accords

Rose 31 Floral Rose Candle
100%
Woody
Floral
90%
75%
Rose
80%
68%
Aromatic
Fresh
60%
50%
Amber
48%
Musky
Powdery
40%
100%
90%
Rose shared
75%
80%
68%
60%
50%
48%
40%

Performance

Rose 31 Floral Rose Candle
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Rose 31

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Warm spices and dry woods make Rose 31 ideal for crisp fall days and cool spring evenings, while its subtle floral and musky facets allow it to work in winter and, for some, in summer heat if applied lightly. The cumin and woods can feel overwhelming in high humidity.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its intimate projection and unique spicy-woody floral profile work beautifully for dates and casual wear, lending confidence and intrigue. It's a bit too raw and sensual for formal events or athletic settings, and the cumin can be polarizing in close office quarters.

Floral Rose Candle

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The fragrance's floral and rosy characteristics make it especially favorable for spring and fall, while its softer projection makes it less suitable for extreme weather conditions.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its gentle floral profile makes it ideal for casual settings and daytime wear, while maintaining enough sophistication for office environments and dates.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
4%
Key Similarities

Both share Musk, Rose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Rose 31 EDP
Floral Rose Candle EDC
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