Rue Broca 2020 EDP

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Penthouse Windsor

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Rue Broca Penthouse Windsor is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. Penthouse Windsor opens with Rose, settles into a heart of Leather, Amber, and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Birch, Incense, and Raspberry. Rue Broca's Penthouse Windsor carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

A divisive Ombre Nomade clone - some swear by its powerful, luxurious presence, others find it a fleeting phantom. Approach with caution, but if it works for you, it's a steal.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Woody
  • Mysterious
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
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Penthouse Windsor Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rose100%
Heartas listed
Saffron41%
Leather32%
Amber27%
Baseas listed
Raspberry38%
Birch31%
Incense31%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent amber and leather profile, coupled with strong performance (for some), makes it too assertive for the office. It truly shines on dates or formal evenings where its luxurious, dramatic character can be fully appreciated.

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

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

Penthouse Windsor opens with a warm, spicy smack of rose and a deep, leathery saffron. As it settles, a sweet, rich raspberry emerges, intertwined with smoky birch and dark, resinous incense. The amber accord is ever-present, grounding the composition with a luxurious, slightly metallic warmth from top to bottom.

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Where to buy

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