Rose Royale Eau de Parfum bottle Rose Royale
Edp Concentration Cologne
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2014 Year 2017
££ Price Tier ££
Plum Blossom (2017) Cologne bottle Plum Blossom (2017)

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Rose Royale
Rose Royale is a charmingly old-school rose, walking a tightrope between elegant and a touch 'old fashioned' for some. If you like your florals fruity, musky, and with a comforting vintage soapiness, you'll love it, otherwise it might not be for you.
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Our Verdict - Plum Blossom (2017)
This one is a real head-scratcher for Jo Malone fans. Some find it beautiful and fresh, others are completely underwhelmed by a generic, shampoo-like scent. Given the price, there's a strong chance you'll feel short-changed, so sample first.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 30% 28%
Fruity 31% 31%
Green 0% 1%
Sweet 30% 29%
Warm 4% 5%
Woody 14% 13%
Earthy 0% 1%
Animalic 16% 15%
Fresh 7% 7%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Rose Royale EdP
Plum Blossom (2017) Cologne

Notes

Only in Rose Royale
Apricot 56% Peach 44%
Only in Plum Blossom (2017)
Plum 100%
Shared Notes
Musk 47% vs 50%
Only in Rose Royale
Cashmere Wood 52%
Only in Plum Blossom (2017)
Sandalwood 49%

Accords

Rose Royale Plum Blossom (2017)
100%
Fruity
83%
74%
Floral
100%
74%
Musky
71%
Rose
Fresh
64%
49%
Sweet
62%
61%
Powdery
54%
Woody
48%
54%
Lactonic
Fruity shared
100%
83%
Floral shared
74%
100%
74%
71%
64%
Sweet shared
49%
62%
61%
Woody shared
54%
48%
54%

Performance

Rose Royale Plum Blossom (2017)
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Rose Royale

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its moderate projection and feminine-leaning profile make it suitable for dates and more formal gatherings. While not overtly casual, its soft nature allows for daytime wear, though it might be a bit too present for a strict office environment given its vintage character.

Plum Blossom (2017)

Seasons

Best For:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its fresh, clean, and often subtle profile lends itself well to casual wear and office environments, as it's unlikely to offend. It lacks the punch or distinctiveness for formal events or major date nights, but could work for light daytime wear.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
87%
Accord
61%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Fruity, Sweet accords and Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Rose Royale
Plum Blossom (2017)
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