Korloff Paris 2023 EDP

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Royal Rose

by Coralie Spicher

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Korloff Paris Royal Rose is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Coralie Spicher. Royal Rose opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Rose, Incense, and Elemi, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Korloff Paris's Royal Rose carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This 'Royal Rose' is a proper mixed bag, dividing opinion sharply. Some find it a noble, restrained take on rose, while others slag it off as a 'chemical' rose-patchouli mash-up, not worthy of its name.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Modern
  • Edgy
  • Warm
  • Bold
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Royal Rose Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pink Pepper37%
Bergamot34%
Mandarin29%
Heartas listed
Rose43%
Elemi32%
Incense25%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes37%
Sandalwood33%
Patchouli30%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and somewhat 'mature' character make it suitable for evenings and more formal settings. While not overpowering for the office, its distinct rose-patchouli blend might be too polarising for some colleagues, limiting its universal office appeal.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES, CARVONE, BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, CITRUS AURANTIUM FLOWER OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM PEEL OIL, GERANIOL, GERANYL ACETATE, HEXADECANOLACTONE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, LAVANDULA OIL/EXTRACT, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, LINALYL ACETATE, PINENE, POGOSTEMON CABLIN OIL, ROSE KETONES, SCLAREOL, ALPHA-TERPINENE, TERPINEOL, TERPINOLENE

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Opens with a brisk, peppery citrus kick from bergamot and mandarin, quickly giving way to the star: a multifaceted rose. This isn't a sweet, delicate bloom; it's got an almost green, resinous edge from elemi and a smoky depth from incense. The base settles into a smooth, earthy blend of sandalwood and patchouli, weaving in some woody warmth.

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Where to buy

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