Rook Perfumes 2018 EDP

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Rook by Rook

by Nadeem Crowe

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Rook Perfumes Rook by Rook is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Nadeem Crowe. Rook by Rook opens with Smoke, Ylang-Ylang, Cardamom, and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Vetiver and Castoreum. Rook Perfumes's Rook by Rook carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one is as divisive as they come - you'll either find it a dark, artistic masterpiece or an unwearable, dirty mess. It's not for the faint of heart or those who prefer something 'safe'.
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Rook by Rook Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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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
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Date

With its intense smoke and potent animalics, Rook is far too overwhelming for the office or formal settings. It could work for a daring, unique date night, but it's generally best reserved for casual, cold-weather evenings when you want to make a statement.

Ingredients and allergens

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Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-declared Rook Perfumes says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Rook plunges you into a dark, smoky forest, heavy with burning incense and tarry woods. A sharp, almost rubbery opening of cardamom and ginger cuts through the opulent smoke, leading to a complex dry-down combining animalic nuances of castoreum with earthy vetiver. You might catch glimpses of floral ylang-ylang, but it's quickly enveloped by the brooding, leathery depth.

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