Provenance No.5 Aegean Rose
| Edp | Concentration | Edt |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2009 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Flora by Gucci
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Which Should You Buy?
Damask rose oil from Turkey, lifted by mandarin and pink pepper and grounded by sandalwood and musk - a fresh, photorealistic garden-rose soliflore. Classical spring office wear at high-street pricing.
This one's a divisive beast. Some reckon it's a classy, versatile floral that smells like a dream, while others find it a cloying, 'generic perfumey' scrubber. Test it first - your skin chemistry will thank you.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 15% | 17% |
| Floral | 32% | 36% |
| Fruity | 7% | 10% |
| Green | 2% | 2% |
| Sweet | 20% | 19% |
| Warm | 10% | 9% |
| Woody | 14% | 15% |
| Earthy | 0% | 8% |
| Animalic | 13% | 1% |
| Fresh | 15% | 15% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Damask rose with mandarin-pink pepper lift over a sandalwood-musk base reads at peak in spring when garden roses bloom; light summer wear is comfortable. Lacks the warmth or depth for cold-weather wear.
Occasions
Soft projection and a classic rose character fit office and casual settings well, with enough composure for daytime dates and approachable formal contexts. Modest projection limits the wear for serious sport.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its soft sillage and fresh floral character make it a great choice for the office or casual wear where it won't offend. However, for formal events, it might lack the gravitas some seek, and its floral nature isn't well-suited for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Citrus, Fresh accords and Rose, Peony notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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