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Which Should You Buy?
A budget Perfume Parlour interpretation of Nasomatto Narcotic Venus (2008) - Alessandro Gualtieri's narcotic-tuberose extrait that married heady white florals with a soft animalic underside, here translated into an EDP-strength reading with the tuberose-lily-jasmine heart still intact. Honest dupe-fidelity for evening and warm-weather wear.
This isn't just another rose; it's a divisive clean rose, hailed by some as a natural beauty and dismissed by others as simply soapy. If you're after a fresh clean rose, this one's definitely worth a sniff.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 8% |
| Floral | 95% | 31% |
| Fruity | 20% | 1% |
| Green | 50% | 13% |
| Sweet | 40% | 18% |
| Warm | 35% | 10% |
| Woody | 20% | 3% |
| Earthy | 20% | 3% |
| Animalic | 55% | 26% |
| Fresh | 30% | 15% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Heady tuberose-lily-jasmine compositions are warm-weather natural - summer is the strongest fit with spring close behind. Less suited to colder seasons where the white-floral character can read out of context.
Occasions
Narcotic white floral with an indolic heart is a classic date and evening-wear pick; can carry a formal evening at low dosage. Too heady for office or sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its clean, elegant and inoffensive floral profile makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear. While not overtly sensual, its sophisticated nature also makes it appropriate for dates and formal events without being overpowering.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share White Floral, Green, Animalic accords and Tuberose, Spicy notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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