The Coveted Duchess Rose
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | 2018 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
North Bondi
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A luminous, modern rose with a mischievous twist, Duchess Rose is both demure and quietly seductive. Its musky-woody finish elevates the classic floral into a signature of understated nobility.
This polarizing scent has folks divided: some call it the ultimate 'clean girl' fragrance, evoking fresh hair and sparkling citrus, while others find it cheap, screechy, and riddled with an unpleasant 'pencil shaving' or 'hairspray' note. A proper love-it-or-hate-it affair.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 22% | 16% |
| Floral | 27% | 36% |
| Fruity | 12% | 9% |
| Green | 2% | 5% |
| Sweet | 20% | 18% |
| Warm | 5% | 0% |
| Woody | 9% | 12% |
| Earthy | 2% | 9% |
| Animalic | 17% | 13% |
| Fresh | 18% | 19% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The airy, fresh rose and citrus notes shine in spring and early fall, while the musky and woody base gives enough body for cooler weather. It is less suited to the heat of summer or the depths of winter.
Occasions
With its refined rose, soft projection, and musky-woody finish, this scent is perfect for office and romantic dates, while its elegance also works for casual outings. It is too delicate for sporty or highly formal occasions.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh and clean profile makes it ideal for casual wear, often described as a 'post-shower' scent. While some find it too sharp for office environments, its inoffensive nature generally allows for a decent office rating, though its sillage can be 'loud' initially. It's too light and casual for formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Musky, Woody, Citrus accords and Musk, Bergamot notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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