English Rose Eau de Toilette bottle English Rose
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2015 Year 2012
£ Price Tier ££££
Royal Arms Diamond Edition Eau de Parfum bottle Royal Arms Diamond Edition

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - English Rose
A simply pleasant, affordable rose. While some find it a bit too sharp or fleeting, many adore its fresh, dewy charm, especially for its price point. It's a reliable, unpretentious choice, perfectly suited for those who appreciate a straightforward rose.
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Our Verdict - Royal Arms Diamond Edition
A divisive floral bouquet; some find it a gorgeous, powdery violet-rose delight, others just ‘old-lady’ stage makeup. It's a proper British country garden in a bottle, if a bit fleeting.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 15%
Floral 30% 29%
Fruity 3% 2%
Green 17% 13%
Sweet 14% 19%
Warm 0% 2%
Woody 7% 5%
Earthy 13% 11%
Animalic 15% 15%
Fresh 20% 23%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
English Rose EdT
Royal Arms Diamond Edition EdP

Notes

Only in Royal Arms Diamond Edition
Violet Leaf 45% Lemon 30% Bergamot 25%
Shared Notes
Violet 31% vs 21%
Shared Notes
Musk 57% vs 29%
Patchouli 42% vs 21%
Only in Royal Arms Diamond Edition
Ambergris 26% Vanilla 23%

Accords

English Rose Royal Arms Diamond Edition
100%
Rose
72%
58%
Powdery
100%
74%
Floral
66%
Iris
69%
48%
Woody
67%
66%
Musky
58%
65%
Green
Ozonic
64%
62%
Fresh
61%
Citrus
61%
49%
Aromatic
46%
Fruity
Rose shared
100%
72%
Powdery shared
58%
100%
Floral shared
74%
66%
69%
Woody shared
48%
67%
Musky shared
66%
58%
65%
64%
62%
Citrus shared
61%
61%
49%
46%

Performance

English Rose Royal Arms Diamond Edition
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

English Rose

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its fresh, subtle projection makes it ideal for office wear and casual outings, offering a pleasant aura without overpowering. However, due to its lighter nature and common association with 'rose water' scents, it might not command the presence needed for formal events or passionate dates. It's also a good pick for sport due to its freshness, but the longevity can be an issue.

Royal Arms Diamond Edition

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

Given its strong powdery floral character, this leans towards more traditional or formal settings. Its moderate sillage keeps it from being overwhelming for an office, while a shorter longevity means it's less suited for all-day wear.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
89%
Accord
62%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Rose, Woody accords and Rose, Violet notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

English Rose
Royal Arms Diamond Edition
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