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Voleur de Roses is a divisive beast: an earthy, gothic take on rose and patchouli that some adore as a masterpiece, while others find it a damp, mouldy mess. It's a proper love-it-or-hate-it scent with a uniquely dark charm that's certainly not for the faint of heart.
Match Fragrances' interpretation of Tom Ford's Black Orchid (2006) - the dark-floral oriental that became Tom Ford Beauty's flagship and a defining unisex statement of the late 2000s, here translated into a truffle-gardenia-blackcurrant opening over orchid and a patchouli-dark chocolate close. Honest dupe-fidelity for evening wear at a fraction of the designer price.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 4% |
| Floral | 23% | 25% |
| Fruity | 11% | 12% |
| Green | 4% | 4% |
| Sweet | 24% | 26% |
| Warm | 10% | 15% |
| Woody | 17% | 16% |
| Earthy | 19% | 20% |
| Animalic | 9% | 7% |
| Fresh | 8% | 5% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its bold, earthy rose and patchouli character, combined with reports of moderate to good longevity, make it a bit much for the office. However, its dark and sensual nature means it truly shines as a date night or formal evening scent. Casual wear is possible if you're feeling a bit edgy, but sport is a definite no-go.
Seasons
Dark-floral-oriental structure carries strongest in autumn and winter; summer reads heavy. Spring works only in cooler weather.
Occasions
Statement dark-floral oriental is a date and formal evening pick; office works for those embracing its weight. Too rich for sport or daytime.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Sweet, Earthy accords and Bergamot, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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