Chypre Sublime
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2020 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Picky Rose
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Which Should You Buy?
A vintage-leaning rose chypre of rose, frankincense, amber labdanum and patchouli, Chypre Sublime reads classic rather than modern. Reviewers liken it to grandmother's rose talcum in the best way, a smoky formal wear for cool-weather evenings.
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 | 2% | 4% |
| Floral | 27% | 28% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 4% | 3% |
| Sweet | 19% | 21% |
| Warm | 25% | 24% |
| Woody | 12% | 10% |
| Earthy | 22% | 26% |
| Animalic | 4% | 2% |
| Fresh | 7% | 6% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Damask rose over frankincense, labdanum and benzoin with patchouli reads as a classic cool-weather chypre; the bold vintage-floral character and powdery rose-talcum register place it firmly outside a summer profile.
Occasions
Reviewers cast it as a statement floral with a vintage formal register, warm and sexy in character, which aligns it with elegant evening and formal use rather than casual daytime wear.
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 Warm Spicy, Rose, Patchouli accords and Rose, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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