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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 warm spicy-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.
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  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Edgy
Picky Rose Eau de Parfum bottle
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Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Rose
74%
Patchouli
70%
Earthy
60%
Fresh Spicy
59%
Woody
54%

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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.

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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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