Olivia Blossom Eau de Parfum bottle Olivia Blossom
Edp Concentration Edp
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2022 Year 2016
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Rosa Absolute Eau de Parfum bottle Rosa Absolute

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Olivia Blossom
This one's a divisive wildcard. Some rave about its unique tart-sweet-salty twist, while others find it a bit meh - or even worse, an alcohol bomb on first spray. You might need to let it settle, but if it works for your skin, it's a beachy, fruity-floral charmer.
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Our Verdict - Rosa Absolute
Molton Brown's Rosa Absolute offers a jammy, voluptuous rose that's often compared to more expensive niche perfumes, but at a fraction of the price. It's a fresh take on a classic, well-loved by many, especially those who appreciate a less challenging, everyday rose.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 2%
Floral 23% 25%
Fruity 20% 21%
Green 7% 12%
Sweet 30% 27%
Warm 12% 11%
Woody 6% 7%
Earthy 9% 15%
Animalic 6% 2%
Fresh 16% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Olivia Blossom EdP
Rosa Absolute EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 36% vs 25%
Only in Olivia Blossom
Rose 63%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 21% vs 42%
Vanilla 18% vs 29%
Only in Olivia Blossom
Salt 30% Cashmeran 30%
Only in Rosa Absolute
Labdanum 28%

Accords

Olivia Blossom Rosa Absolute
100%
Woody
63%
100%
Fruity
94%
94%
Rose
100%
78%
Sweet
58%
73%
Musky
69%
Salty
69%
Soft Spicy
52%
67%
Powdery
67%
Vanilla
60%
Patchouli
62%
Aromatic
56%
Floral
52%
Woody shared
100%
63%
Fruity shared
100%
94%
Rose shared
94%
100%
Sweet shared
78%
58%
73%
69%
Soft Spicy shared
69%
52%
67%
67%
Patchouli shared
60%
62%
56%
52%

Performance

Olivia Blossom Rosa Absolute
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Olivia Blossom

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Given its moderate projection and short-to-average longevity, this scent is versatile enough for casual wear and dates, but perhaps too playful for formal events. Several reviews suggest it works well as an 'inoffensive' office scent, though its unique tartness might not suit everyone in a professional setting.

Rosa Absolute

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and longevity make it versatile for most settings; it's subtle enough for the office but projects enough for a dinner date. The rich rose and patchouli accords lend themselves well to evening and formal wear, as some wearers find it cozy for autumn/winter.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
86%
Accord
70%
Key Similarities

Both share Rose, Fruity, Woody accords and Rose, Blackcurrant notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Olivia Blossom
Rosa Absolute
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