Apparition Eau de Parfum bottle Apparition
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2004 Year 2000
££ Price Tier ££
China Rose Eau de Parfum bottle China Rose

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Apparition
A divisive raspberry liqueur bomb that smells much pricier than it is. Some find it a bit much, others adore its unique, sweet-and-spicy character, but everyone agrees it's strong and lasting. It’s got a cult following for a reason.
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Our Verdict - China Rose
Floris China Rose is a divisive, full-bodied rose that's far from a fresh garden bloom. Expect a rich, spiced floral peach concoction that some adore for its vintage opulence, while others find it cloying and disappointingly lacking in true rose character.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 1%
Floral 29% 24%
Fruity 23% 19%
Green 10% 11%
Sweet 34% 31%
Warm 10% 13%
Woody 4% 12%
Earthy 9% 11%
Animalic 2% 1%
Fresh 8% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Apparition EdP
China Rose EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Raspberry 58% vs 33%
Only in Apparition
Pimiento 41%
Only in China Rose
Peach 37% Sage 30%
Shared Notes
Rose 49% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 22% vs 17%
Patchouli 20% vs 18%
Tonka Bean 20% vs 15%
Amber 19% vs 17%
Only in Apparition
Heliotrope 18%

Accords

Apparition China Rose
100%
Fruity
72%
61%
Rose
100%
90%
Sweet
62%
Aromatic
85%
72%
Warm Spicy
78%
76%
Vanilla
56%
Woody
68%
50%
Powdery
63%
58%
Floral
56%
Amber
Herbal
55%
50%
Patchouli
Fruity shared
100%
72%
Rose shared
61%
100%
Sweet shared
90%
62%
85%
Warm Spicy shared
72%
78%
Vanilla shared
76%
56%
68%
Powdery shared
50%
63%
58%
56%
55%
50%

Performance

Apparition China Rose
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Apparition

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its excellent longevity and strong sillage, coupled with its distinctive sweet and spicy character, make it less ideal for the office or formal events. However, these qualities make it perfect for date nights or evenings out where you want to make an impression.

China Rose

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent sillage and exceptional longevity make it unsuitable for office wear, as many reviews highlight its strength. The rich, elegant, and often 'formal' scent profile, coupled with mentions of wearing it to 'afternoon tea at The Savoy' or for 'evenings', firmly places it in date night and formal attire territory.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
88%
Accord
67%
Key Similarities

Both share Rose, Warm Spicy, Fruity accords and Tonka Bean, Vanilla notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Apparition
China Rose
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