Voleur de Roses Eau de Parfum bottle Voleur de Roses
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1993 Year 2021
££ Price Tier ££
Incense Water Eau de Parfum bottle Incense Water

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Voleur de Roses
Voleur de Roses is a divisive beast: an earthy, gothic take on rose and patchouli that some adore as a masterpiece, while others find it a damp, mouldy mess. It's a proper love-it-or-hate-it scent with a uniquely dark charm that's certainly not for the faint of heart.
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Our Verdict - Incense Water
Don't let the name fool you - this is a dewy, jammy rose, not an incense bomb. It's a divisive scent; some find it a gorgeous, subtle rose, others are left wanting more complexity and projection. If you like rose-patchouli, it may be for you.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10% 9%
Floral 23% 32%
Fruity 11% 11%
Green 4% 2%
Sweet 24% 25%
Warm 10% 9%
Woody 17% 15%
Earthy 19% 11%
Animalic 9% 10%
Fresh 8% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Voleur de Roses EdP
Incense Water EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 29% vs 27%
Only in Voleur de Roses
Plum 41% Geranium 30%
Only in Incense Water
Raspberry 39% Allspice 33%
Shared Notes
Rose 45% vs 100%
Only in Voleur de Roses
Patchouli 54%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 25% vs 28%
Musk 24% vs 34%
Only in Voleur de Roses
Amber 25% Benzoin 25%
Only in Incense Water
Patchouli 37%

Accords

Voleur de Roses Incense Water
100%
Patchouli
58%
81%
Rose
100%
75%
Woody
57%
68%
Warm Spicy
61%
58%
Fruity
58%
58%
Earthy
52%
Balsamic
45%
Sweet
52%
Musky
52%
45%
Floral
50%
Powdery
47%
Patchouli shared
100%
58%
Rose shared
81%
100%
Woody shared
75%
57%
Warm Spicy shared
68%
61%
Fruity shared
58%
58%
58%
52%
Sweet shared
45%
52%
52%
Floral shared
45%
50%
47%

Performance

Voleur de Roses Incense Water
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Voleur de Roses

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold, earthy rose and patchouli character, combined with reports of moderate to good longevity, make it a bit much for the office. However, its dark and sensual nature means it truly shines as a date night or formal evening scent. Casual wear is possible if you're feeling a bit edgy, but sport is a definite no-go.

Incense Water

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual

Its subtle sillage and moderate longevity make it suitable for close-quarters like the office, everyday casual wear, and intimate dates. The sweet, dewy rose character, rather than a bold or strong projection, means it's less ideal for formal events or sports.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
91%
Accord
82%
Key Similarities

Both share Rose, Warm Spicy, Fruity accords and Rose, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Voleur de Roses
Incense Water
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