Fragrance World 2020 EDP

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Picky Rose

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Fragrance World Picky Rose is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. Picky Rose opens with Sichuan Pepper and Turmeric, settles into a heart of Rose, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Tonka Bean. Fragrance World's Picky Rose carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This ain't your grandma's rose. Picky Rose is a divisive beast: some find it a sophisticated, powdery floral, others a 'smokey' mess. If you're after a clean, sweet rose, look elsewhere. For those who can ride its spicy, earthy wave to a sensual dry-down, it's a confident win.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Edgy
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Picky Rose Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Rose Prick by Tom Ford
93%
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Turmeric56%
Sichuan Pepper44%
Heartas listed
Rose100%
Baseas listed
Patchouli64%
Tonka Bean36%

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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Its bold and potentially 'smokey' character makes it less suitable for the office, but its sophisticated dry-down shines on a date or for formal events. The strong spice and earthy accords might be too much for casual daytime wear or 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

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

Picky Rose kicks off with a sharp, intriguing blend of Sichuan pepper and turmeric, a fiery introduction that quickly gives way to a bold, unsweetened rose heart. This isn't a delicate bloom; it's a mature, almost woody rose, deepened by earthy patchouli and a touch of powdery, vanilla-like tonka in the dry-down. It's complex, leaning into a modernised retro feel with its spicy, woody undertones.

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