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Rose Star

by Francis Kurkdjian

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Dior Rose Star is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Francis Kurkdjian. Rose Star opens with Lemon, Sichuan Pepper, and Pear, settles into a heart of Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk and Honey. Dior's Rose Star carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Divisive, to say the least, Rose Star has ignited a fiery debate. For some, it's a 'gorgeous' modern rose, for others a 'cloying', 'mediocre' mess that’s shockingly similar to cheaper options. You'll either love this or hate it, with very little middle ground.
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  • Modern
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Fresh
  • Romantic
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Rose Star Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Sichuan Pepper41%
Pear34%
Lemon24%
Heartas listed
Rose100%
Baseas listed
Honey55%
Musk45%

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:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate sillage and longevity, coupled with its sweet, modern rose profile, make it suitable for dates and more casual outings. While not overtly formal, it can pass in a creative office setting if applied lightly, but its bold character prevents it from being a daily office staple.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Rose Star opens with a zesty lemon and a fruity pear, sharpened by the intriguing tingle of Sichuan pepper. This vibrant start quickly settles into the star of the show: a fresh, sweet rose, often described as 'jammy' or 'fizzy'. As it dries down, a comforting veil of honeyed musk emerges, adding depth and a subtle warmth, with hints of a clean, powdery finish.

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