Eaudemoiselle Essence des Palais
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | F |
| 2017 | Year | 2021 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
EauDeMadame De Femme BlackNRose
While both share a smoky rose and leather profile, Eaudemoiselle Essence des Palais offers a more restrained, gothic take on Middle Eastern perfumery, though it has been discontinued. EauDeMadame De Femme BlackNRose, a more recent release, embraces a bolder, more overtly Arabian-inspired smokiness. The Givenchy is more subtle and complex, whereas the Fragrance World is a louder, more direct interpretation. If price is a factor, the latter is the obvious choice, but Givenchy delivers more refinement.
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a discontinued fragrance worth hunting.
- You prefer a complex, restrained gothic scent.
- You appreciate subtle nuances in perfumery.
- You want a unique take on Middle Eastern perfumery.
- You want an affordable alternative.
- You prefer a bold, Arabian-inspired fragrance.
- You love a strong smoky rose and leather scent.
- You want a powerful evening or cold-weather fragrance.
A divisive, take-no-prisoners Arabian Nights fantasy, but if you're after a bold, Middle Eastern inspired scent with European restraint and plenty of gothic allure, this is your jam. Discontinued, but worth chasing down.
A dark, incense-laced rose led by leather and saffron, deepening into a resinous patchouli base and leaning into Arabian-style smoky territory for sensual evening and cold-weather wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 3% |
| Floral | 10% | 11% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 21% | 21% |
| Warm | 25% | 23% |
| Woody | 21% | 21% |
| Earthy | 27% | 26% |
| Animalic | 13% | 13% |
| Fresh | 4% | 5% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its strong, woody-leather and balsamic accords make it dominant, more suited for evening and special occasions than casual or office wear. Community reviews highlight its 'unisex' and 'gothic' nature, reinforcing its formal and date night appeal.
Seasons
Leather, frankincense and resinous base sit firmly in cold-weather warm spicy territory; the dark profile reads heavy in summer heat.
Occasions
The smoky incense rose composition is built for evening, date and dressier formal contexts; reads too heavy for daily office and inappropriate for sport.
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