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Rose Barbare Eau de Parfum bottle Rose Barbare EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2005 Year 2018
££££ Price Tier ££
Honey & Crocus Eau de Parfum bottle Honey & Crocus EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Rose Barbare EDP
Divisive, polarising - Rose Barbare is either a masterpiece of elegant, honeyed rose or a dated, aldehydic 'old lady' scent. It's a challenging, refined floral for those who appreciate a classic, almost vintage, character.
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Our Verdict - Honey & Crocus EDP
A creamy, comforting gourmand that's sadly discontinued, Jo Malone's Honey & Crocus is either pure marzipan heaven or play-doh hell. If you're after a snuggly, sweet almond-milk fantasy that avoids being sickly, this could be your elusive unicorn.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Rose Barbare EDP
Honey & Crocus EDP

Notes

Only in Rose Barbare
Rose 60% Aldehydes 40%
Only in Honey & Crocus
Lavender 100%
Only in Rose Barbare
Fenugreek 100%
Only in Honey & Crocus
Saffron 50% Almond 50%
Shared Notes
Honey 39% vs 100%
Only in Rose Barbare
Patchouli 33% Woody 27%

Accords

Rose Barbare Honey & Crocus
100%
Rose
Almond
100%
75%
Honey
83%
52%
Sweet
81%
73%
Woody
Nutty
72%
68%
Aldehydic
Fruity
65%
64%
Floral
61%
63%
Patchouli
52%
Fresh
100%
100%
Honey shared
75%
83%
Sweet shared
52%
81%
73%
72%
68%
65%
Floral shared
64%
61%
63%
52%

Performance

Rose Barbare Honey & Crocus
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Rose Barbare

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

While some find it office-appropriate due to its elegant nature, others describe it as 'intense', suggesting discretion is needed. Its warm, sophisticated profile and sensual undertones make it well-suited for dates and more formal evening events, though it's too refined for casual or sport wear.

Honey & Crocus

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its soft sillage and moderate longevity make it suitable for casual wear or even a date night without being overpowering. It's generally too sweet and intimate for formal events, and certainly not built for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
46%
Key Similarities

Both lean honey, floral, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Rose Barbare EDP
Honey & Crocus EDP
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