Czech & Speake 2022 EDP

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Dark Rose

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Czech & Speake Dark Rose is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022. Dark Rose opens with Litsea Cubeba, settles into a heart of Taif Rose, Lily, and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Oud. Czech & Speake's Dark Rose carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a smooth operator - a proper balanced rose. Not too sweet, not too dark, it's just 'right' and deserves far more attention than it gets.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Classic
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Dark Rose Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Litsea Cubeba100%
Heartas listed
Taif Rose37%
Lily31%
Saffron31%
Baseas listed
Oud40%
Cedar30%
Musk30%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its balanced, sophisticated rose accord and moderate projection make it suitable for a refined evening out or even office wear if applied sparingly. It's too elegant and refined for casual gym-wear.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Opens with a surprising zing of litsea cubeba, a bright, lemony-lime kick that quickly yields to the star of the show. The Taif rose takes centre stage, a rich, velvety bloom with a subtle spiciness from saffron and a creamy lift from lily. As it settles, it darkens slightly, weaving in warm cedar and a whisper of animalic oud, anchored by a soft, enduring musk that keeps the rose ever-present, but never overwhelming.

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