PHI Une Rose de Kandahar
| Edp | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2013 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Tobacco Flirting With Vanilla
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a masterpiece, but she's not for everyone. PHI Une Rose de Kandahar is a polarising, complex rose, adored by many for its unique, warm, and sophisticated take on the classic floral, yet some find it too powdery, spicy or even reminiscent of baby products. Definitely try before you buy to see if it suits your skin.
If you're after a cherry-tobacco-vanilla hit but Side Effect is a bit too much, this is a smooth, sophisticated alternative. It might lack a bit of originality for some, but it's a classy act that many will appreciate.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 6% | 10% |
| Floral | 20% | 19% |
| Fruity | 8% | 18% |
| Green | 4% | 4% |
| Sweet | 32% | 33% |
| Warm | 17% | 23% |
| Woody | 8% | 6% |
| Earthy | 12% | 7% |
| Animalic | 10% | 2% |
| Fresh | 7% | 6% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its depth and complexity, combined with good longevity and moderate sillage, make it suitable for dates and formal events. While sophisticated, it might be a bit too rich for an everyday office setting, and certainly not for sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its sweet, warm tobacco and vanilla profile, combined with decent projection in the opening, makes it ideal for dates and evening events. While not overly loud, it's a bit too rich for a typical office environment or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Tobacco, Vanilla accords and Vetiver, Cinnamon notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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