La Fille de Berlin Eau de Parfum vs True Rose Eau de Parfum

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La Fille de Berlin Eau de Parfum bottle La Fille de Berlin EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender F
2013 Year 2002
££ Price Tier £
True Rose Eau de Parfum bottle True Rose EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - La Fille de Berlin EDP
This one's divisive, love it or hate it - but if you dare, it's a deep, dark rose with a metallic edge, utterly captivating for those after something gothic and unique. Not for everyone, but unforgettable.
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Our Verdict - True Rose EDP
This "true rose" is anything but simple. A fresh, green, and often soapy rose, it's a divisive scent. Some love its pure, unadulterated floral essence, perfect for layering; others find it a glorified room spray. Seek out pre-reformulation bottles for the full experience.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
La Fille de Berlin EDP
True Rose EDP

Notes

La Fille de Berlin
True Rose

Top Notes

Only in La Fille de Berlin
Rose 61% Geranium 39%
Only in La Fille de Berlin
Palmarosa 100%

Accords

La Fille de Berlin True Rose
100%
Rose
100%
52%
Floral
63%
52%
Fresh Spicy
46%
48%
Aromatic
43%
44%
Honey
Herbal
37%
Rose shared
100%
100%
Floral shared
52%
63%
Fresh Spicy shared
52%
46%
Aromatic shared
48%
43%
44%
37%

Performance

La Fille de Berlin True Rose
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

La Fille de Berlin

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

While some find it wearable for casual settings, its intensity and bold character make it less suitable for a typical office environment. The deep rose and honey accords, often described as 'vampiric' or 'gothic', position it perfectly for date nights and formal events, though some note longevity issues.

True Rose

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, light rose profile makes it suitable for casual wear or as an office-friendly scent, particularly if you have an older, longer-lasting version. The fleeting nature of the modern formulation and its simple character make it less ideal for formal events or romantic dates.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
78%
Key Similarities

Both lean rose, fresh spicy, floral

Key Differences

Adds freesia, drops honey and oakmoss

Where to buy

La Fille de Berlin EDP
True Rose EDP
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