Moroccan Rose Eau de Parfum bottle Moroccan Rose
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2009 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££
Crystal Rose Eau de Parfum bottle Crystal Rose

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Moroccan Rose
This one's a proper cult classic, still mourned years after it was cruelly yanked off the shelves. A juicy, spicy rose that sparked obsession in many, even if it did confound others with its green facets. If you know, you know.
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Our Verdict - Crystal Rose
This one is a divisive gem. For some, it's a 'toffeed-rose perfection' with excellent performance, a syrupy sweet treat that smells way more expensive than it is. For others, it's a headache in a bottle, 'medicinal' and 'synthetic', or even reminiscent of a 'beer garden'. Not a safe blind buy, but if you love sweet, jammy roses, it might just be your new obsession.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 22% 22%
Floral 25% 25%
Fruity 3% 1%
Green 3% 2%
Sweet 23% 25%
Warm 10% 4%
Woody 13% 11%
Earthy 3% 2%
Animalic 10% 14%
Fresh 16% 21%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Moroccan Rose EdP
Crystal Rose EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 27% vs 49%
Only in Moroccan Rose
Rose 45% Spicy 27%
Only in Crystal Rose
Rainwater 51%
Only in Moroccan Rose
Orange 51% Mimosa 49%
Only in Crystal Rose
Rose 53% Caramel 47%
Shared Notes
Cedar 34% vs 26%
Musk 34% vs 34%
Vanilla 30% vs 39%

Accords

Moroccan Rose Crystal Rose
100%
Rose
100%
Caramel
86%
Vanilla
73%
71%
Citrus
54%
Sweet
64%
Musky
64%
50%
Powdery
63%
56%
Floral
51%
Aquatic
52%
45%
Woody
47%
Rose shared
100%
100%
86%
73%
Citrus shared
71%
54%
64%
64%
Powdery shared
50%
63%
Floral shared
56%
51%
52%
Woody shared
45%
47%

Performance

Moroccan Rose Crystal Rose
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Moroccan Rose

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and 'not too strong' nature make it versatile for casual and office wear, though some find it light for longer events. The fresh, romantic rose profile is ideal for dates, but it might lack the gravitas for truly formal occasions.

Crystal Rose

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Crystal Rose's strong sillage and intense sweetness make it ill-suited for the office or active wear, where it could be overpowering. It shines best for dates or more casual settings where its bold, gourmand rose can truly be appreciated, especially in cooler weather.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
92%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
93%
Accord
66%
Key Similarities

Both share Rose, Citrus, Floral accords and Rose, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Moroccan Rose
Crystal Rose
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