Dejan Eau de Parfum bottle Dejan
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2020 Year 2019
£££££ Price Tier ££
Nerosa Eau de Parfum bottle Nerosa

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Dejan Eau de Parfum
Dejan divides opinion: some find it a masterful, authentic oud-rose, others complain about the synthetic feel and sky-high price versus performance. Expect a bold, animalic opening that settles into something more refined.
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Our Verdict - Nerosa Eau de Parfum
Nerosa is a polarizing scent, with some hailing it as the 'best dark rose ever made' and others finding it too heavy and 'grandma musky'. It's a complex, woody-spicy rose that demands a test drive before committing.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2% 2%
Floral 42% 41%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 2% 4%
Sweet 17% 20%
Warm 14% 28%
Woody 21% 11%
Earthy 15% 10%
Animalic 6% 8%
Fresh 5% 4%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Dejan EdP
Nerosa EdP

Notes

Only in Dejan Eau de Parfum
Rose 100%

Accords

Dejan Eau de Parfum Nerosa Eau de Parfum
100%
Oud
48%
82%
Woody
100%
81%
Rose
67%
Leather
73%
70%
Earthy
51%
68%
Amber
61%
Aromatic
58%
58%
Musky
44%
Fresh Spicy
54%
Smoky
51%
45%
Floral
Oud shared
100%
48%
Woody shared
82%
100%
Rose shared
81%
67%
73%
Earthy shared
70%
51%
Amber shared
68%
61%
58%
58%
Fresh Spicy shared
44%
54%
51%
45%

Performance

Dejan Eau de Parfum Nerosa Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Dejan Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This is a strong, projecting oud-rose, making it too intense for most office environments. Its sensual, sophisticated character lends itself well to evening dates and formal events, though some find the longevity inconsistent for its price point.

Nerosa Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its dense, woody-leather and rose accords, combined with a polarising scent profile, make it less suitable for office wear. However, its complex nature and dark rose character are ideal for evening dates or formal events where it can make a statement.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
90%
Accord
69%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Rose, Amber accords and Rose, Labdanum notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Dejan Eau de Parfum
Nerosa Eau de Parfum
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