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Rose de Chine Eau de Parfum bottle Rose de Chine EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2022 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Flowing Flower Eau de Parfum bottle Flowing Flower EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Rose de Chine EDP
Tom Ford's Rose de Chine is a divisive floral, offering a unique, often intense, take on rose. Some find it a refined, elegant oriental, while others are overwhelmed by a loud, even chemical peony-rose blend. You'll either love its smoky, spicy depth or dismiss it as an old-fashioned 'rich aunty' scent.
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Our Verdict - Flowing Flower EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Tom Ford Rose De Chine - a floral fragrance led by Chinese Peony, with amber 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 Chine EDP
Flowing Flower EDP

Notes

Rose de Chine
Flowing Flower

Top Notes

Top Notes

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Shared Notes
Peony 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Rose 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Myrrh 60% vs 46%
Labdanum 39% vs 53%

Accords

Rose de Chine Flowing Flower
100%
Rose
91%
Amber
78%
86%
Floral
90%
63%
Fresh
66%
Powdery
54%
49%
Balsamic
44%
Sweet
100%
Amber shared
91%
78%
Floral shared
86%
90%
Fresh shared
63%
66%
54%
49%
44%

Performance

Rose de Chine Flowing Flower
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Rose de Chine

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and longevity, Rose de Chine is better suited for special occasions rather than daily wear in an office. Its rich, oriental-floral character makes it perfect for formal events and romantic evenings.

Flowing Flower

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the floral, amber 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
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, floral, fresh

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Rose de Chine EDP
Flowing Flower EDP
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