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06 Incense Rose Eau de Parfum bottle 06 Incense Rose EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2008 Year 2014
££ Price Tier ££
Lye Eau de Parfum bottle Lye EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 06 Incense Rose EDP
This is a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect a fizzy, vibrant opening that gives way to a truly unique incense-rose blend. It's potent, artistic, and certainly not for the faint of heart, but those who 'get' it are utterly enchanted.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Lye EDP
Lye is a divisive one. Some zero-rated it, others called it a masterpiece. For the right nose, it's a bright, radiating amber with a complex interplay of contrasts - sun-drenched clothes, wet earth, and hints of underlying darkness. For others, it's simply 'Not a Perfume'.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
06 Incense Rose EDP
Lye EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 18% vs 27%
Only in 06 Incense Rose
Castoreum 54% Orris 46%

Accords

06 Incense Rose Lye
100%
Amber
100%
64%
Balsamic
77%
Iris
74%
73%
Warm Spicy
51%
66%
Woody
61%
66%
Citrus
62%
63%
Smoky
64%
Powdery
58%
56%
Rose
52%
Aromatic
Earthy
52%
46%
Sweet
45%
Floral
Amber shared
100%
100%
Balsamic shared
64%
77%
74%
Warm Spicy shared
73%
51%
Woody shared
66%
61%
Citrus shared
66%
62%
Smoky shared
63%
64%
58%
56%
52%
52%
46%
45%

Performance

06 Incense Rose Lye
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

06 Incense Rose

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its potent projection and longevity make it less suitable for the office, potentially overwhelming colleagues. However, its unique and sensual profile makes it ideal for dates and evening wear, lending a mysterious aura. Casual wear is possible if applied sparingly, but it's too heavy for sport.

Lye

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and warm, inviting amber character make it suitable for a date or casual wear, being pleasant and not overpowering. While it has an elegant feel, the resinous warmth might be a bit too much for a formal setting for some, and it's definitely not for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, warm spicy, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

06 Incense Rose EDP
Lye EDP
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