Dries Van Noten 2022 EDP

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Rosa Carnivora

by Daphné Bugey

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Dries Van Noten Rosa Carnivora is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Daphné Bugey. Rosa Carnivora opens with Rose and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Floral Notes and Vetiver, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Labdanum. Dries Van Noten's Rosa Carnivora carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This "carnivorous rose" from Dries Van Noten is divisive. Some find it a captivating, modern take on rose with an edgy feel, while others are put off by its harsh opening and comparison to other well-known, and often cheaper, fragrances. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with performance often falling short of its high price tag.
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  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Modern
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Rosa Carnivora Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rose57%
Pink Pepper43%
Heartas listed
Vetiver66%
Floral Notes34%
Baseas listed
Patchouli61%
Labdanum39%

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 Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate sillage and longevity, coupled with its distinct and occasionally polarising scent profile, make it less ideal for the office. However, its sophisticated and bold character suits dates and more formal occasions where a statement scent is welcome.

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

Rosa Carnivora opens with a sharp, green burst of rose, intensified by a fiery kick of pink pepper. This initial boldness softens into a heart where subtle floral notes entwine with the earthy, slightly dry character of vetiver. The base unfolds with a rich, dark patchouli and the warm, balsamic depth of labdanum, creating a sophisticated and somewhat mysterious dry down. It's a rose scent that's far from traditional, leaning into green and woody territories.

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