Rose 31
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2006 | Year | 2020 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Hortus Sanitatis
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Which Should You Buy?
A moody, modernist rose veiled in cumin, woods, and musky resins, Rose 31 is an unorthodox floral that oozes confidence and urban sensuality. Not for the faint of heart, it's a cult favorite that captivates as much as it polarizes.
A bold, enigmatic woody fragrance for those who crave complexity, Hortus Sanitatis is a quietly powerful statement of sophistication and natural mystique. Its herbal, smoky profile is niche to the core and never crowd-pleasing.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 3% |
| Floral | 16% | 6% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 5% | 6% |
| Sweet | 6% | 3% |
| Warm | 16% | 16% |
| Woody | 38% | 47% |
| Earthy | 20% | 21% |
| Animalic | 19% | 9% |
| Fresh | 6% | 7% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Warm spices and dry woods make Rose 31 ideal for crisp fall days and cool spring evenings, while its subtle floral and musky facets allow it to work in winter and, for some, in summer heat if applied lightly. The cumin and woods can feel overwhelming in high humidity.
Occasions
Its intimate projection and unique spicy-woody floral profile work beautifully for dates and casual wear, lending confidence and intrigue. It's a bit too raw and sensual for formal events or athletic settings, and the cumin can be polarizing in close office quarters.
Seasons
The dry, woody, and herbal-spicy composition is most at home in cool or transitional weather, making it ideal for fall and winter. Spring works for lovers of green, earthy scents, but the richness and smoke are less suited to summer heat.
Occasions
Its complexity, woody depth, and moderate yet persistent projection excel in formal or contemplative settings and intimate evenings, but it risks overwhelming in sporty or crowded office scenarios.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic accords and Vetiver, Cedar notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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