Gusta Eau de Parfum bottle Gusta
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2024 Year 2025
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Rose With Insect Eau de Parfum bottle Rose With Insect

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Gusta
This is a fresh, citrus-heavy take on the popular metallic-fresh template, offering an easier wear than some of its predecessors. It's a solid, budget-friendly option that's generally well-received, though some find it leans a tad feminine.
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Our Verdict - Rose With Insect
Divisive yet captivating, this isn't your grandma's rose. It's a remarkably dynamic scent that demands patience but rewards with unexpected depth and longevity, standing out from typical floral offerings.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 22% 26%
Floral 23% 23%
Fruity 10% 12%
Green 3% 5%
Sweet 21% 17%
Warm 7% 7%
Woody 17% 16%
Earthy 7% 4%
Animalic 15% 9%
Fresh 14% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Gusta EdP
Rose With Insect EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 30% vs 31%
Bergamot 26% vs 39%
Only in Rose With Insect
Peach 29%
Shared Notes
Rose 30% vs 43%
Shared Notes
Musk 34% vs 32%
Sandalwood 25% vs 19%
Birch 23% vs 21%
Only in Gusta
Oud 17%
Only in Rose With Insect
Papyrus 26%

Accords

Gusta Rose With Insect
100%
Citrus
100%
55%
Woody
77%
52%
Rose
69%
64%
Musky
61%
60%
Powdery
60%
Leather
57%
Aromatic
52%
Floral
52%
44%
Fresh Spicy
51%
49%
Sweet
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
55%
77%
Rose shared
52%
69%
Musky shared
64%
61%
Powdery shared
60%
60%
57%
52%
52%
Fresh Spicy shared
44%
51%
49%

Performance

Gusta Rose With Insect
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Gusta

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, citrus-musky profile makes it ideal for casual wear and daily use, including the office, as it's not overpowering. While it projects well initially, its moderate longevity prevents it from being too attention-grabbing for formal events, yet it's perfectly suited for an active lifestyle.

Rose With Insect

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Summer Winter

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its strong longevity and distinctive character make it a bold choice for an office setting, better suited for evenings or dates where its unique development can be appreciated. The dynamic, evolving nature and musky rose accord lend themselves well to more intimate or special occasions rather than casual everyday wear or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
89%
Accord
81%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Woody, Rose accords and Rose, Birch notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Gusta
Rose With Insect
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