Delicate Rose Eau de Parfum bottle Delicate Rose
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2012 Year 2005
££ Price Tier ££
Essential Eau de Parfum bottle Essential

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Delicate Rose Eau de Parfum
This "Delicate Rose" is divisive. Some find it a beautifully fresh, clean, and understated aquatic rose, perfect for sunny days. Others are let down by its muted floral character and perceive a harsh, sometimes even cheap, synthetic quality with poor performance.
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Our Verdict - Essential Eau de Parfum
Angel Schlesser's Essential is a charmingly understated 'your skin but better' scent, loved for its clean, fresh allure but occasionally criticised for its subtle performance. Ideal for those who prefer their presence felt, not announced, though some perceive it as simply 'plain'.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 18% 15%
Floral 22% 28%
Fruity 9% 15%
Green 14% 6%
Sweet 13% 14%
Warm 0% 0%
Woody 20% 19%
Earthy 3% 4%
Animalic 9% 7%
Fresh 25% 22%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Delicate Rose EdP
Essential EdP

Notes

Only in Delicate Rose Eau de Parfum
Yuzu 36% Bamboo 32% Kumquat 31%
Only in Essential Eau de Parfum
Red Currant 54% Bergamot 46%
Shared Notes
Rose 32% vs 20%
Only in Delicate Rose Eau de Parfum
Lotus 27% Apple 22% Jasmine 18%
Only in Essential Eau de Parfum
Peony 32% Freesia 26% Violet 22%
Shared Notes
Musk 30% vs 29%
Sandalwood 23% vs 30%
Cedar 23% vs 17%
Only in Delicate Rose Eau de Parfum
Woody 23%
Only in Essential Eau de Parfum
Vetiver 23%

Accords

Delicate Rose Eau de Parfum Essential Eau de Parfum
100%
Floral
100%
100%
Rose
62%
92%
Citrus
54%
74%
Woody
81%
52%
Fresh
75%
Powdery
73%
54%
Fruity
61%
57%
Aquatic
57%
Green
56%
Musky
55%
Aromatic
52%
49%
Ozonic
Floral shared
100%
100%
Rose shared
100%
62%
Citrus shared
92%
54%
Woody shared
74%
81%
Fresh shared
52%
75%
73%
Fruity shared
54%
61%
57%
57%
Musky shared
56%
55%
52%
49%

Performance

Delicate Rose Eau de Parfum Essential Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Delicate Rose Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its generally soft sillage and 'fresh out of the shower' clean accords make it ideal for office and casual wear, where it won't overwhelm. While some find it elegant enough for a date or even a wedding, its aquatic character doesn't quite suit formal events. It's also suitable for light sport due to its refreshing nature.

Essential Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and subtle projection makes it perfect for office wear or casual daily use. While not a powerhouse, its intimate nature could suit a close-contact date, but it lacks the gravitas for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
88%
Accord
77%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Woody, Fresh accords and Rose, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Delicate Rose Eau de Parfum
Essential Eau de Parfum
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