Gulf Orchid 2025 EDP

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Rare Rose

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Gulf Orchid Rare Rose is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025. Rare Rose opens with Rose and Coffee, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Iris, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, and Vanilla. Gulf Orchid's Rare Rose carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

If you're after a straightforward-but-effective rose, this is it. It's a clean, slightly powdery take on the classic, perfect for layering or for those who like their florals without fuss.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
  • Romantic
  • Modern
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Rare Rose Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Delox by Tiziana Terenzi
71%
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Delox the original Rare Rose inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rose61%
Coffee39%
Heartas listed
Jasmine57%
Iris43%
Baseas listed
Vanilla38%
Woody Notes33%
Musk28%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Rare Rose is a versatile scent, leaning towards casual and office wear due to its clean and uncomplicated nature. While it could work for a date, its lack of intense 'depth' as noted by a reviewer means it might get lost in a more formal or intimate setting.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Rare Rose kicks off with a clear, direct burst of fresh rose, softened gently by a hint of warm, inviting coffee that doesn't overpower. As it settles, the sophisticated powdery whisper of orris joins the heart, beautifully intertwining with more rose and a touch of delicate jasmine. The dry-down brings a comforting base of soft vanilla and clean musk, anchored by subtle woody notes, leaving a refined and enduring floral impression.

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