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Which Should You Buy?
This one is a real head-scratcher. Some find it a luxuriously elegant take on rose and musk, while others are baffled by its aldehydic sharpness and surprisingly poor performance - a true love-it-or-hate-it Guerlain. Definitely try before you buy, as skin chemistry plays a huge role here.
This is a seriously tenacious scent, an incredibly potent traditional rose-saffron-musk blend. It's a bargain for the quality but will cling to your clothes for days.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 1% |
| Floral | 25% | 22% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 2% | 1% |
| Sweet | 15% | 23% |
| Warm | 22% | 25% |
| Woody | 8% | 6% |
| Earthy | 9% | 11% |
| Animalic | 27% | 34% |
| Fresh | 15% | 7% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
While some find it potent, others report poor projection, suggesting its overall suitability is mixed. The dominant rose, musk, and spicy-oriental character, along with its luxurious feel, leans heavily towards formal and date wear, less so for casual or office settings.
Seasons
Occasions
Its exceptional longevity and huge sillage, as noted by community reviews, make it less suitable for office environments where subtlety is preferred. The deep, rich accords of rose, tobacco, and amber, combined with its strong performance, lend themselves perfectly to formal events and date nights.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Rose, Musky, Warm Spicy accords and Rose, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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