Guerlain 2005 EDP

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Rose Barbare

by Francis Kurkdjian

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Guerlain Rose Barbare is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2005, created by Francis Kurkdjian. Rose Barbare opens with Rose and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Fenugreek, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Patchouli, and Honey. Guerlain's Rose Barbare carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Divisive, polarising - Rose Barbare is either a masterpiece of elegant, honeyed rose or a dated, aldehydic 'old lady' scent. It's a challenging, refined floral for those who appreciate a classic, almost vintage, character.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
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Rose Barbare Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rose60%
Aldehydes40%
Heartas listed
Fenugreek100%
Baseas listed
Honey40%
Patchouli33%
Woody Notes27%

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 Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

While some find it office-appropriate due to its elegant nature, others describe it as 'intense', suggesting discretion is needed. Its warm, sophisticated profile and sensual undertones make it well-suited for dates and more formal evening events, though it's too refined for casual or sport wear.

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

Rose Barbare blooms with an opening of lush rose and sparkling aldehydes, creating a 'fizzy' or 'champagne' effect that lifts the traditional floral. A rich, sweet honey note weaves through the heart, complementing the rose without becoming cloying. The base settles into warm, earthy woods and a subtle hint of patchouli, grounding the composition with a sensual depth.

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