Tea Rose
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1977 | Year | 2007 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Rose
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Which Should You Buy?
This perfume is a divisive love-it-or-hate-it affair. For rose purists, it's a photorealistic masterpiece that smells like a fresh-cut bouquet. For others, it's an overpowering floral bomb with a vintage, even 'funeral parlour' vibe. Proceed with caution and a single spritz.
Paul Smith Rose is the ultimate fresh, 'straight from the garden' rose that dodges all the usual 'old lady' criticisms. It's a crowd-pleaser and a definite hidden gem, though be warned: some find its green tea note a bit too sharp or synthetic, and performance is a bit hit or miss.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 3% |
| Floral | 59% | 46% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 19% | 10% |
| Sweet | 14% | 16% |
| Warm | 1% | 0% |
| Woody | 8% | 14% |
| Earthy | 1% | 4% |
| Animalic | 1% | 15% |
| Fresh | 22% | 17% |
Mood
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its potent projection and longevity make it a poor fit for office wear, where it might overwhelm. However, its realistic, fresh rose character works well for casual outings and can be quite romantic given its floral focus. It is too strong and potentially polarising for formal events or sport.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean rose and green accords, plus moderate sillage and longevity mentioned in reviews, make it highly versatile for casual wear and office settings. It's perceived as delicate and inoffensive, suitable for nearly any daytime activity, though it lacks the gravitas for formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Rose, Floral, Fresh accords and Rose, Cedar notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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