Demeter Fragrance Library 2021 EDC

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Dark Roses

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Demeter Fragrance Library Dark Roses is a Cologne launched in 2021. Dark Roses opens with Red Currant, settles into a heart of Davana and Rose, and dries down to a base of Amber, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Demeter Fragrance Library's Dark Roses carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Don't let the name fool you - this isn't some moody, gothic rose. It's a surprisingly bright, juicy, and often photorealistic rose with a controversial fruity sweetness. Some find the opening a bit 'rotting roses', while others adore its unique garden appeal.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Romantic
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Clean
  • Playful
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Dark Roses Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Red Currant100%
Heartas listed
Davana50%
Rose50%
Baseas listed
Amber33%
Patchouli33%
Vetiver33%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and fresh, fruity-rose profile make it versatile for casual wear and dates. While some find it strong, it's generally considered too whimsical and not quite 'serious' enough for formal events, and certainly not suitable for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Dark Roses opens with a vibrant burst of red currant, lending a sweet, tart, and intensely fruity character supported by davana's nuanced fruitiness. Beneath this, a lush, velvety rose accord blossoms, balanced perfectly by hints of green vetiver and warm, subtle amber. Patchouli adds a touch of earthy depth, preventing it from becoming overly sweet, while the overall impression is of a fresh rose bush with a hint of natural decay.

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