Czech & Speake 2009 EDP

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Dark Rose Cologne

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Czech & Speake Dark Rose Cologne is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009. Dark Rose Cologne opens with Litsea Cubeba, settles into a heart of Rose, Lily, and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Musk. Czech & Speake's Dark Rose Cologne carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

Czech & Speake's "Dark Rose" is a luxurious oriental-floral that polarises. Some find it a captivating, deep rose-oud, others a synthetic, plasticky disappointment. It's a statement scent for those who love bold, Middle Eastern inspired florals.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Luxurious
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
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Dark Rose Cologne Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Litsea Cubeba100%
Heartas listed
Lily33%
Rose33%
Saffron33%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong sillage and 'screams for attention' nature, Dark Rose is ill-suited for the office or casual day wear. It truly shines for evening dates and formal events, where its luxurious character can be fully appreciated.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Opening with a bright burst of litsea cubeba, Dark Rose quickly deepens into a rich heart of crimson rose and elegant lily, underscored by the exotic spice of saffron. As it settles, a musky, animalic base emerges, adding a sensual allure and an almost powdery finish. This isn't a shy floral, but a complex tapestry of warm spices and blooming petals, developing into a luxurious skin scent.

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