de Protection
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2007 | Year | 2020 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Picky Rose
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Which Should You Buy?
This isn't your grandma's rose. Eau de Protection is a divisive, gothic, metallic-edged rose that some adore for its unique bold character, while others find it unsettling or just plain weird. Definitely sample first, it's a love-it-or-hate-it affair.
This ain't your grandma's rose. Picky Rose is a divisive beast: some find it a sophisticated, powdery floral, others a 'smokey' mess. If you're after a clean, sweet rose, look elsewhere. For those who can ride its spicy, earthy wave to a sensual dry-down, it's a confident win.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 11% | 4% |
| Floral | 25% | 28% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 2% | 3% |
| Sweet | 27% | 21% |
| Warm | 23% | 24% |
| Woody | 9% | 10% |
| Earthy | 15% | 26% |
| Animalic | 2% | 2% |
| Fresh | 9% | 6% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
With its moderate sillage and good longevity, Eau de Protection is versatile but leans away from purely casual or sport environments. Its complex, dark rose character makes it suitable for date nights or formal events, though perhaps a bit too bold for a conservative office.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its bold and potentially 'smokey' character makes it less suitable for the office, but its sophisticated dry-down shines on a date or for formal events. The strong spice and earthy accords might be too much for casual daytime wear or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Warm Spicy, Patchouli accords and Rose, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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