Rosabotanica
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2013 | Year | 2020 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Thé Yulong
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This isn't a demure rose, it's a wild, untamed garden. Rosabotanica is a divisive but much-loved green-spicy-woody floral that manages to be both unique and universally missed since its discontinuation. It's an acquired taste, but once you're in, you're obsessed.
This is a love-it-or-hate-it tea scent, with fans adoring its sophisticated spa-like calm and detractors deriding its lack of longevity and 'hotel soap' vibe. Expect a beautifully blended citrus-tea opening, but don't expect it to last for ages, mind.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 14% | 19% |
| Floral | 18% | 16% |
| Fruity | 3% | 3% |
| Green | 20% | 22% |
| Sweet | 9% | 12% |
| Warm | 13% | 7% |
| Woody | 22% | 24% |
| Earthy | 12% | 16% |
| Animalic | 1% | 2% |
| Fresh | 19% | 16% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
With its strong projection and distinctive character, Rosabotanica is bold for the office but shines in more casual or date settings where its unique blend can be appreciated. Longevity makes it suitable for events, though its edgy greenness might not fit every formal occasion.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its clean, fresh, and subtle character makes it perfect for office and casual wear as it's unlikely to offend. The poor longevity and intimate projection means it's less suited for formal events or dates where you might want more presence, though some enjoy it for a quiet night out.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Green, Woody, Citrus accords and Vetiver, Petitgrain notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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