Heretic Parfum 2018 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Dirty Rose

by Douglas Little

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Heretic Parfum Dirty Rose is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Douglas Little. Dirty Rose opens with Bergamot and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Rose, Apricot, and Grasse Rose Absolute, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes. Heretic Parfum's Dirty Rose carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Dirty Rose is a rose scent with a darker side, thanks to woody notes under the petals. Pink pepper and apricot keep it from feeling old-fashioned or syrupy. It is a good choice for anyone who likes rose but not the pretty, powdery kind.
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Dirty Rose 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

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

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

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

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About

Pink pepper and bergamot open with a sparkling, slightly spicy lift. The heart is rose in two forms, with Grasse rose absolute adding depth and richness, alongside a soft, juicy apricot. The base is simply woody notes, which add a dry, dark backdrop to the petals. It is a rose-led scent with a bit of bite, and it leans more grown-up than sweet.

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