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Les Sables Roses Eau de Parfum bottle Les Sables Roses EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2019 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Desert Rose 09 Eau de Parfum bottle Desert Rose 09 EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Les Sables Roses EDP
This is a seriously opulent take on a classic rose-oud combo, delivering powerful sillage and longevity. It's divisive; some find it a masterful, unique scent, while others dismiss it as unoriginal or too heavy. Definitely try before you buy the full bottle, as skin chemistry plays a huge part.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Desert Rose 09 EDP
Desert Rose 09 leans on the same dark, dual-rose-and-oud combination that gives Louis Vuitton Les Sables Roses its drama, though the smooth, creamy polish of the original is a good deal rougher here.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Les Sables Roses EDP
Desert Rose 09 EDP

Notes

Les Sables Roses
Desert Rose 09
Only in Les Sables Roses
Pepper 50% Saffron 50%
Only in Desert Rose 09
Rose 100%
Only in Les Sables Roses
Rose 100%
Only in Desert Rose 09
Pepper 50% Saffron 50%
Shared Notes
Oud 50% vs 52%
Ambergris 50% vs 47%

Accords

Les Sables Roses Desert Rose 09
100%
Rose
90%
91%
Oud
55%
79%
Amber
40%
70%
Warm Spicy
40%
60%
Animalic
52%
Metallic
51%
Floral
48%
Leather
45%
Balsamic
Woody
30%
Sweet
25%
Rose shared
100%
90%
Oud shared
91%
55%
Amber shared
79%
40%
Warm Spicy shared
70%
40%
60%
52%
51%
48%
45%
30%
25%

Performance

Les Sables Roses Desert Rose 09
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Les Sables Roses

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its 'beast mode' performance with strong sillage and longevity, this powerful rose-oud is far too imposing for an office setting. It shines in more intimate evening scenarios like dates, where its sensual, luxurious character can truly captivate, and its elegant profile suits formal events perfectly. It's generally too refined and heavy for casual or sport wear, though some reviewers enjoy it for autumnal family outings.

Desert Rose 09

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Dark, dense rose-oud composition is built for cold-weather evening wear.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Dramatic and opulent - suited to evening dates and formal events, too much for daytime or office wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean rose, oud, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Les Sables Roses EDP
Desert Rose 09 EDP
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