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Roses Musk Eau de Parfum bottle Roses Musk EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2009 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Populous Clear Eau de Parfum bottle Populous Clear 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 - Populous Clear EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of China White - a floral fragrance led by Floral Notes, with woody depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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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
Populous Clear EDP

Notes

Roses Musk
Populous Clear

Top Notes

Top Notes

Base Notes

Base Notes

Only in Populous Clear
Floral 100%
Shared Notes
Rose 50% vs 53%
Only in Roses Musk
Jasmine 50%
Only in Populous Clear
Woody 46%
Shared Notes
Musk 100% vs 100%

Accords

Roses Musk Populous Clear
100%
Rose
54%
Floral
90%
88%
Musky
66%
Woody
78%
58%
Powdery
Fresh
54%
100%
Floral shared
54%
90%
Musky shared
88%
66%
78%
58%
54%

Performance

Roses Musk Populous Clear
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

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.

Populous Clear

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the floral, woody profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the floral accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean musky, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Roses Musk EDP
Populous Clear EDP
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