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Rose Eau de Toilette bottle Rose EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2014 Year 2016
£ Price Tier ££££
Silver Needle Tea Eau de Parfum bottle Silver Needle Tea EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Rose EDT
A delicately naturalistic, inoffensive rose soliflore that shines in its simplicity and freshness. Perfect for spring mornings or quiet everyday elegance, though lacking in depth or drama.
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Our Verdict - Silver Needle Tea EDP
Divisive and overpriced for some, but a beloved 'happy scent' for others, Jo Malone's Silver Needle Tea struggles with its identity. Many find it light, clean, and calming - if you can get past the price and potential lack of 'tea' notes.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Rose EDT
Silver Needle Tea EDP

Notes

Rose
Silver Needle Tea

Top Notes

Citrus 64% Green 36%

Base Notes

Musk 100%
Only in Rose
Citrus 64% Green 36%
Only in Silver Needle Tea
Bergamot 61% Saffron 39%
Shared Notes
Rose 76% vs 58%
Only in Rose
Geranium 12% Lily Of The Valley 12%
Only in Silver Needle Tea
Mimosa 42%
Shared Notes
Musk 100% vs 57%
Only in Silver Needle Tea
Green 43%

Accords

Rose Silver Needle Tea
100%
Rose
78%
15%
Musky
100%
Powdery
82%
20%
Green
79%
30%
Citrus
77%
30%
Floral
60%
55%
Fresh
Rose shared
100%
78%
Musky shared
15%
100%
82%
Green shared
20%
79%
Citrus shared
30%
77%
Floral shared
30%
60%
55%

Performance

Rose Silver Needle Tea
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Rose

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A photorealistic dewy rose soliflore with green leaf and citrus accents that lands best in spring and warm summer days. Lacks the warmth or depth for fall and winter wear.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Soft projection and a clean classic rose character make this a strong office and casual choice with enough quiet elegance for a daytime date. Too understated for formal events or sport.

Silver Needle Tea

Seasons

Best For:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, light, and musky profile makes it ideal for casual wear and the office, as it's unlikely to offend. While not overtly romantic or formal, its sophisticated undertones allow it a place on a low-key date or even some active settings without being overwhelming.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean rose, citrus, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Rose EDT
Silver Needle Tea EDP
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