Monotheme Venezia 2013 EDP

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Rose Oud

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Monotheme Venezia Rose Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013. Rose Oud opens with Lemon and Elemi, settles into a heart of Rose and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Amber, Oud, and Patchouli. Monotheme Venezia's Rose Oud carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This Rose Oud is a divisive beast: some hail it as a budget niche gem with gothic charm, while others find its medicinal, screechy opening and synthetic oud a turn-off. Not a safe blind buy, but a serious contender for those who love a challenging, dark rose.
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Rose Oud Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Elemi57%
Lemon43%
Heartas listed
Rose62%
Geranium38%
Baseas listed
Oud43%
Patchouli31%
Amber26%

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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage mean it can be a bit much for a quiet office, but it shines in social settings. The dark, complex rose and oud make it perfect for dates and formal events, though some find it versatile enough for a bold casual statement.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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 Oud kicks off with a sharp, almost medicinal blast of lemon and elemi, cutting through the air before a jammy, sometimes screechy, rose takes centre stage, bolstered by the green, slightly peppery geranium. As it settles, a dry, cold oud emerges, blending with earthy patchouli and a warm amber to create a rich, enveloping, and decidedly gothic dry down that lingers for ages.

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