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Rose des Vents Eau de Parfum bottle Rose des Vents EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender M
2016 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Rose des Vents EDP
Louis Vuitton's Rose des Vents is a divisive one. Fans adore its sophisticated, natural rose, while detractors dismiss it as generic, overpriced, or, bafflingly, 'pickles' or 'hot dogs'. A try-before-you-buy is essential, as skin chemistry plays a huge role here.
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Our Verdict - Flower Free EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Rose des Vents - a fruity fragrance led by Peach, Green Notes, Blackcurrant, with floral depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Rose des Vents EDP
Flower Free EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Peach 36% vs 37%
Green 34% vs 33%
Blackcurrant 29% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Rose 60% vs 53%
Iris 39% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Musk 22% vs 30%
Orris 20% vs 19%
Violet Leaf 19% vs 26%
Pepper 16% vs 23%
Only in Rose des Vents
Cedar 20%

Accords

Rose des Vents Flower Free
100%
Rose
57%
Fruity
90%
79%
Powdery
66%
57%
Floral
78%
73%
Iris
58%
Green
54%
58%
Musky
42%
58%
Woody
47%
Earthy
44%
Ozonic
100%
Fruity shared
57%
90%
Powdery shared
79%
66%
Floral shared
57%
78%
73%
Green shared
58%
54%
Musky shared
58%
42%
58%
47%
44%

Performance

Rose des Vents Flower Free
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Rose des Vents

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its fresh, clean, and often subtle sillage makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear, as many reviews indicate it's inoffensive. While elegant, its sometimes fleeting performance and lack of bold character might make it less ideal for formal events or sports.

Flower Free

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the fruity signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean powdery, green, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Rose des Vents EDP
Flower Free EDP
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