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Rose de Russie Eau de Parfum bottle Rose de Russie EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2022 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Exciting Sovereign Eau de Parfum bottle Exciting Sovereign EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Rose de Russie EDP
Prepare for impact. Rose de Russie is a bruising, unapologetic leather-rose that's utterly divisive. It's not for the faint-hearted, but if you're after something bold and unconventional, this might just be your dark delight.
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Our Verdict - Exciting Sovereign EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Penhaligon's - Much Ado About The Duke - a floral fragrance led by Rose, with leather depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Rose de Russie EDP
Exciting Sovereign EDP

Notes

Rose de Russie
Exciting Sovereign

Top Notes

Top Notes

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Only in Rose de Russie
Pepper 100%
Only in Exciting Sovereign
Rose 100%
Only in Rose de Russie
Rose 100%
Only in Exciting Sovereign
Leather 100%
Shared Notes
Woody 33% vs 53%
Only in Rose de Russie
Leather 67%
Only in Exciting Sovereign
Pepper 47%

Accords

Rose de Russie Exciting Sovereign
100%
Leather
78%
48%
Floral
90%
89%
Rose
67%
Woody
66%
65%
Animalic
49%
Warm Spicy
54%
51%
Smoky
Leather shared
100%
78%
Floral shared
48%
90%
89%
Woody shared
67%
66%
65%
Warm Spicy shared
49%
54%
51%

Performance

Rose de Russie Exciting Sovereign
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Rose de Russie

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With its strong projection and dark, heavy accords of leather and pepper, this isn't suitable for the office or casual daywear. However, its bold and mysterious character makes it ideal for evening dates or formal events where it can make a statement without being overbearing.

Exciting Sovereign

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The floral character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its floral, leather signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean leather, woody, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Rose de Russie EDP
Exciting Sovereign EDP
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