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Roses Musk Eau de Parfum bottle Roses Musk EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2009 Year 2020
££ Price Tier £
Exceptional Lady Eau de Parfum bottle Exceptional Lady EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Roses Musk EDP
Roses Musk from Montale. It's a proper 'love it or hate it' affair. One smell and you'll know where you stand - either it's a 'badass boss chick' vibe or a synthetic nightmare. Don't go blind buying this one, mind.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Exceptional Lady EDP
Exceptional Lady chases By Kilian Good Girl Gone Bad Eau Fraiche, keeping the dewy, watery white-floral character of rose, jasmine and tuberose over clean musk, but the dupe renders it flatter and skin-closer, missing the original's sparkling transparency and refined floral lift.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Roses Musk EDP
Exceptional Lady EDP

Notes

Roses Musk
Exceptional Lady

Base Notes

Base Notes

Only in Exceptional Lady
Rose 53% Orange Blossom 47%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 50% vs 35%
Only in Roses Musk
Rose 50%
Only in Exceptional Lady
Tuberose 33% Aquatic 31%
Shared Notes
Musk 100% vs 100%

Accords

Roses Musk Exceptional Lady
100%
Rose
54%
Floral
90%
88%
Musky
50%
Fresh
70%
Aquatic
60%
58%
Powdery
100%
Floral shared
54%
90%
Musky shared
88%
50%
70%
60%
58%

Performance

Roses Musk Exceptional Lady
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Roses Musk

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Given its strong projection and longevity, Roses Musk isn't ideal for office wear, which aligns with community feedback on its intensity. It truly shines for date nights and casual outings, exuding a confident elegance that's well-received in social settings, as many reviews highlight its compliment-getting nature.

Exceptional Lady

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The dewy, watery florals are built for spring and summer freshness and feel thin in cold weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual

Clean and elegant, it suits office, casual and date wear in warmer months.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean musky, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Roses Musk EDP
Exceptional Lady EDP
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