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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.
A recognisable stab at Le Labo's Rose 31 - the woody, musky, cumin-spiced rose that made the cult original famous is here, though it's rendered flatter and skips some of the smoky campfire complexity that made the designer version so divisive.
Scent Profile
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Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
The smoky, woody rose is a cold-weather scent, most comfortable in autumn and winter when its dry, cedar-heavy base feels natural.
Occasions
Distinctive and a little unconventional, it works best for casual wear or a date where its unusual character can stand out rather than blend into an office setting.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, rose, fresh spicy
Subtle differences in overall composition
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