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United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union Eau de Parfum bottle United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
U Gender F
2014 Year 2018
££££ Price Tier ££
Valentino Donna Rosa Verde Eau de Toilette bottle Valentino Donna Rosa Verde EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union EDP
If money's no object, and you're after a superlative Oudh-Rose combo, this masterpiece delivers. Pricey, yes, but for many, it's worth every last penny for a ride to Dubai via your soul.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Valentino Donna Rosa Verde EDT
This refreshing green-tea-and-rose experience is a divisive one. While some find it an unrivalled summer essential, others are underwhelmed, calling it a greener clone of Elizabeth Arden Green Tea and lamenting its poor longevity.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union EDP
Valentino Donna Rosa Verde EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 49% vs 38%
Only in United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union
Artemisia 51%
Only in Valentino Donna Rosa Verde
Petitgrain 33% Ginger 28%
Shared Notes
Rose 13% vs 40%
Only in Valentino Donna Rosa Verde
Mate 100%

Accords

United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union Valentino Donna Rosa Verde
100%
Rose
60%
Citrus
100%
56%
Fresh Spicy
91%
89%
Amber
Floral
84%
Aromatic
80%
71%
Woody
52%
69%
Musky
44%
58%
Oud
57%
Powdery
Green
52%
Fresh
52%
51%
Animalic
51%
Smoky
Fruity
46%
Rose shared
100%
60%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
56%
91%
89%
84%
80%
Woody shared
71%
52%
Musky shared
69%
44%
Oud
58%
57%
52%
52%
51%
51%
46%

Performance

United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union Valentino Donna Rosa Verde
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and rich, dramatic character make it less suitable for a typical office environment. However, its luxurious blend of rose, amber, and spice is perfectly suited for formal events and makes a commanding statement on a date, as many reviewers attest.

Valentino Donna Rosa Verde

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and often subtle profile makes it a great choice for office and casual wear, especially in warm weather. Poor longevity for many means it's not ideal for dates or formal events where reapplication might not be convenient, but its invigorating quality suits active wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean rose, woody, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

United Arab Emirates Spirit Of The Union EDP
Valentino Donna Rosa Verde EDT
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