Rosa Sublime Eau de Parfum bottle Rosa Sublime
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2025 Year 2023
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Rosa Sublime Eau de Parfum
A regal, modern rose with a spicy, resinous backbone and a musky, opulent trail. Not for the faint of heart-this is statement florality for those who want intensity and depth in their signature scent.
Statement
Our Verdict - Dark As Wood Eau de Parfum
If you're seeking a sophisticated, amber-woody iris for cooler weather and can handle a slightly rough opening, this is a gem. It’s punching well above its weight for the price, especially if you miss a certain discontinued Guerlain.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 3% 1%
Floral 11% 12%
Fruity 2% 1%
Green 1% 1%
Sweet 12% 15%
Warm 25% 26%
Woody 18% 24%
Earthy 21% 24%
Animalic 16% 9%
Fresh 8% 5%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Rosa Sublime EdP
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Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 26% vs 21%
Incense 24% vs 34%
Only in Rosa Sublime Eau de Parfum
Frankincense 25% Elemi 24%
Only in Dark As Wood Eau de Parfum
Iris 43%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 26% vs 36%
Only in Rosa Sublime Eau de Parfum
Myrrh 27% Cedar 25% Orcanox 22%
Only in Dark As Wood Eau de Parfum
Musk 32% Copaiba Balm 32%

Accords

Rosa Sublime Eau de Parfum Dark As Wood Eau de Parfum
85%
Amber
100%
50%
Woody
87%
80%
Warm Spicy
65%
60%
Balsamic
71%
Powdery
65%
Iris
62%
55%
Musky
60%
Patchouli
58%
Smoky
56%
Earthy
54%
40%
Aromatic
Amber shared
85%
100%
Woody shared
50%
87%
Warm Spicy shared
80%
65%
Balsamic shared
60%
71%
65%
62%
Musky shared
55%
60%
58%
56%
54%
40%

Performance

Rosa Sublime Eau de Parfum Dark As Wood Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Rosa Sublime Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The opulent Damask rose, saffron, and dense resins make Rosa Sublime most suited to cooler weather where its warmth and richness blossom beautifully. Spring and fall highlight its spicy-floral interplay, while winter use is possible for those seeking enveloping depth.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its sophisticated, enveloping sillage and luxurious rose profile shine on formal occasions and romantic dates, but may feel too assertive for sporty, highly casual, or office settings unless applied lightly.

Dark As Wood Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

This fragrance leans heavily towards formal and date night wear due to its sophisticated amber-woody profile. While some reviews suggest it's light and close to the skin, its richness means it's best reserved for cooler seasons and more dressed-up occasions, rather than casual or athletic settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
84%
Accord
73%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Woody, Balsamic accords and Patchouli, Incense notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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