Drôle de Rose Eau de Parfum bottle Drôle de Rose
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1996 Year 2021
££ Price Tier £££££
Rose Chérie Eau de Parfum bottle Rose Chérie

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Drôle de Rose Eau de Parfum
This much-missed classic is a gentle, vintage dream. It's a soft, powdery rose and violet blend that evokes old-world charm and cosmetic luxury. If you're after subtle elegance with a touch of nostalgia, this is it - assuming you can find a bottle, that is.
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Our Verdict - Rose Chérie Eau de Parfum
Rose Chérie is a divisive, high-price Guerlain offering that splits opinion. You'll either adore its flirtatious, powdery rose and marzipan sweetness or find it an overpriced reformulation that's too sweet for its own good.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 3% 1%
Floral 37% 48%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 1% 3%
Sweet 39% 36%
Warm 17% 5%
Woody 3% 2%
Earthy 7% 3%
Animalic 11% 13%
Fresh 7% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Drôle de Rose EdP
Rose Chérie EdP

Notes

Only in Drôle de Rose Eau de Parfum
Star Anise 50% Orange Blossom 50%
Shared Notes
Rose 26% vs 27%
Violet 26% vs 22%
Only in Drôle de Rose Eau de Parfum
Powdery 26% Iris 21%
Only in Rose Chérie Eau de Parfum
Heliotrope 19% Musk 17% Tonka Bean 14%
Only in Drôle de Rose Eau de Parfum
Almond 35% Honey 34% Leather 30%

Accords

Drôle de Rose Eau de Parfum Rose Chérie Eau de Parfum
100%
Powdery
100%
62%
Rose
76%
72%
Violet Floral
69%
Vanilla
72%
61%
Floral
66%
Musky
61%
52%
Iris
Almond
47%
Powdery shared
100%
100%
Rose shared
62%
76%
Violet Floral shared
72%
69%
72%
Floral shared
61%
66%
61%
52%
47%

Performance

Drôle de Rose Eau de Parfum Rose Chérie Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Drôle de Rose Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn Winter

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its subtle sillage and delicate nature make it perfect for office or casual wear, offering a gentle, pleasant aura. While it has an elegant charm suitable for some formal settings, its intimate projection means it won't dominate a grand occasion. It's far too soft for sport.

Rose Chérie Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and feminine, elegant character make it well-suited for dates and casual outings, exuding a romantic aura. While it has presence, it's not overpowering for office wear, but perhaps a bit too precious for strenuous activities.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
88%
Accord
78%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Violet Floral, Rose accords and Rose, Violet notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Drôle de Rose Eau de Parfum
Rose Chérie Eau de Parfum
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