Rose Eau de Parfum vs Hydrangea Eau de Parfum
Rose EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2007 | Year | 2017 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Hydrangea EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
Paul Smith Rose is the ultimate fresh, 'straight from the garden' rose that dodges all the usual 'old lady' criticisms. It's a crowd-pleaser and a definite hidden gem, though be warned: some find its green tea note a bit too sharp or synthetic, and performance is a bit hit or miss.
This is a clean, green, realistic floral that gets a bit soapy and melancholic for some, and a public loo cleaner for others. Definitely one to sample first, as it's a bit of a love-it-or-hate-it affair.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean rose and green accords, plus moderate sillage and longevity mentioned in reviews, make it highly versatile for casual wear and office settings. It's perceived as delicate and inoffensive, suitable for nearly any daytime activity, though it lacks the gravitas for formal events.
Seasons
A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.
Occasions
Its moderate longevity and close sillage make it ideal for office wear, as it's unlikely to offend. While some find it romantic, its clean and green character, along with reports of soapy undertones, don't scream 'date night'.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean rose, floral, green
Adds green and hyacinth, drops magnolia and tea
Where to buy
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