Francesca Dell'Oro 2017 EDP

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Rubia Sucrée

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Francesca Dell'Oro Rubia Sucrée is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. Rubia Sucrée opens with Lemon Zest, Ginger Blossom, Fig Leaf, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Woody Notes, Jasmine, and Almond, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Francesca Dell'Oro's Rubia Sucrée carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper marmite scent - some reckon it's a beautifully balanced, chic gourmand, whilst others find it overwhelmingly cloying and synthetic. Definitely sample before you commit.
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Rubia Sucrée 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its long-lasting nature and strong sillage, along with its gourmand sweetness, make it less suited for a formal office setting. However, it's a solid choice for dates or casual wear, especially in cooler weather.

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

Other declarable allergens

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

Rubia Sucrée opens with a zesty, bright burst of lemon and tangerine, given a subtle green edge by fig leaf and a gentle warmth from ginger blossom. As it settles, a soft, creamy almond note emerges, intertwined with a touch of jasmine and precious woods. The dry-down is a cosy, sweet embrace of vanilla and tonka bean, grounded by a smooth, lingering sandalwood.

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