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Rose Musc Eau de Parfum bottle Rose Musc EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender M
2016 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Red Deer Eau de Parfum bottle Red Deer EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Rose Musc EDP
This one is a properly divisive beast. Some adore its bold, spicy rose and musk; others complain of poor performance or a scent too aggressive for the Narciso Rodriguez brand. Not a safe blind buy, so sample before you splurge.
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Our Verdict - Red Deer EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Narciso Rodriguez - Rose Musc - a floral fragrance led by Moroccan rose, with woody depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Rose Musc EDP
Red Deer EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 36% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Musk 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Woody 22% vs 26%
Patchouli 21% vs 30%
Saffron 19% vs 23%
Pepper 19% vs 19%
Only in Rose Musc
Labdanum 18%

Accords

Rose Musc Red Deer
100%
Warm Spicy
66%
52%
Floral
90%
80%
Woody
78%
79%
Rose
68%
Musky
54%
56%
Patchouli
46%
Amber
46%
Powdery
44%
Cinnamon
Warm Spicy shared
100%
66%
Floral shared
52%
90%
Woody shared
80%
78%
79%
Musky shared
68%
54%
56%
46%
46%
44%

Performance

Rose Musc Red Deer
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Rose Musc

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its strong, spicy character and reported excellent performance make it less suitable for office or casual wear where subtlety is preferred. However, it's a stellar choice for dates and formal events, commanding attention and making a statement, particularly in cooler weather.

Red Deer

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the floral signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, woody, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Rose Musc EDP
Red Deer EDP
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