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Rose 31 Eau de Parfum bottle Rose 31 EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2006 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Great Timber Eau de Parfum bottle Great Timber EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Rose 31 EDP
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.
Statement
Our Verdict - Great Timber EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Super Cedar by Byredo - a woody fragrance led by Rose, with floral depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Rose 31 EDP
Great Timber EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 51% vs 100%
Only in Rose 31
Cumin 48%
Shared Notes
Cedar 48% vs 100%
Only in Rose 31
Vetiver 51%
Shared Notes
Musk 50% vs 53%
Only in Rose 31
Guaiac Wood 50%
Only in Great Timber
Vetiver 47%

Accords

Rose 31 Great Timber
100%
Woody
90%
Floral
78%
75%
Rose
68%
Aromatic
48%
Musky
66%
50%
Amber
54%
Woody shared
100%
90%
78%
75%
68%
Musky shared
48%
66%
Amber shared
50%
54%

Performance

Rose 31 Great Timber
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Rose 31

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

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.

Great Timber

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The woody character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its woody, floral signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, amber, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Rose 31 EDP
Great Timber EDP
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