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| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Karina Rose
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper oud bomb, often drowning out any subtleties. If you're after a loud, no-nonsense amber-oud experience, this is your jam. If florals are your thing, move along, nothing to see here.
Prepare for a proper love-it-or-hate-it situation here. Karina Rose is a divisive beast: some find it wonderfully complex and elegant, others get caught in a metallic, synthetic rose nightmare. Definitely one to try before you commit.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 2% |
| Floral | 23% | 37% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 3% | 2% |
| Sweet | 26% | 28% |
| Warm | 34% | 34% |
| Woody | 9% | 5% |
| Earthy | 17% | 14% |
| Animalic | 16% | 16% |
| Fresh | 7% | 4% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its potent nature and strong projection make it less suitable for an office setting where discretion is key. It shines on dates and formal occasions where its luxurious, bold presence can make a statement, but it's a bit much for casual daytime wear.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its strong rose and oud accords, Karina Rose skews towards evening and intimate occasions. It's likely too intense and potentially polarising for a professional office setting, but some reviews suggest a more subtle sillage, which could make it wearable casually if applied lightly. It's too complex and heavy for active wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Rose, Amber, Warm Spicy accords and Saffron, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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