Eau d'Italie 2006 EDP

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Paestum Rose

by Bertrand Duchaufour

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Eau d'Italie Paestum Rose is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006, created by Bertrand Duchaufour. Paestum Rose opens with Pepper, Pink Pepper, Coriander, and Artemisia, settles into a heart of Rose, Osmanthus, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Papyrus, Woody Notes, Myrrh, and Opoponax. Eau d'Italie's Paestum Rose carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

A truly divisive ghost of a perfume. Paestum Rose is a dramatic, ancient rose swathed in smoke and spice, with all the gothic grandeur Duchaufour can muster. Some found it a masterpiece of dark romance, others a cumin-heavy disappointment with fleeting presence.
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  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Classic
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Paestum Rose Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its rich, dark character and moderate to strong projection make it less suitable for a professional office setting. It shines on dates and formal occasions where its unique sophistication can be fully appreciated, adding a touch of romance or gravitas.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Imagine Turkish rose petals, dark and velvety, crushed with black and pink peppercorns, then left to smoulder on ancient incense embers. This is a dry, almost arid rose, steeped in aromatic coriander and softened by the leathery apricot scent of osmanthus. As it dries, deep woody notes emerge, fused with the balsamic sweetness of opoponax and myrrh, creating a timeless, churchy haze.

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