Henry Rose 2025 EDT

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Dave

by Pascal Gaurin

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Henry Rose Dave is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2025, created by Pascal Gaurin. Dave opens with Neroli, Pink Pepper, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Almond Blossom, Orange, and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Cream, Cacao Shell, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Henry Rose's Dave carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Dave is a controversial vanilla, praised by some as a nuanced, versatile gourmand and derided by others as synthetic and cloying. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent that defies simple classification, swinging from buttery popcorn to sophisticated dessert.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Gourmand
  • Relaxed
  • Sensual
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Dave Eau de Toilette 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
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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its gourmand and sweet nature, coupled with many acknowledging its potency, makes it less suited for formal or office settings where subtlety is key. However, its cozy and versatile character, often described as a 'warm hug', makes it ideal for casual wear and intimate dates.

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

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • 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

Ethics and formulation

We report other people's certifications, never our own. Every claim links to its source.

  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated Henry Rose says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Opens with a bright, zesty hit of tangerine and pink pepper, soon mellowing into a creamy heart where almond blossom and a whisper of lavender add an intriguing, slightly nutty floral quality. The drydown is a rich, warm blanket of vanilla and tonka bean, softened by chantilly cream and a subtle hint of cacao. It's a complex, evolving gourmand.

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