Sonia Rykiel 2000 EDP

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Rykiel Rose

by Gérard Anthony

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Sonia Rykiel Rykiel Rose is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2000, created by Gérard Anthony. Rykiel Rose opens with Hawthorn, Chili, Rose, and Carnation, settles into a heart of Peony, Freesia, Lotus, and Cardamom, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, and Clean Musk. Sonia Rykiel's Rykiel Rose carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This early 00s rose is divisive: some find it a unique, sophisticated take on a classic floral, while others dismiss it as synthetic or too 'old school'. Not a safe blind buy, but for some, it's a hidden gem.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
  • Classic
  • Warm
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Rykiel 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

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its modest sillage and pleasant, feminine scent make it work-safe, but its elegant warmth also suits date nights. While wearable daily, some find it a bit too 'classic' for casual modern wear, and its lack of freshness makes it unsuitable for 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

About

Rykiel Rose opens with a spicy, peppery kick from chili and hawthorn, intertwined with a delicate, fresh rose and bright pomegranate. The heart unfolds into a soft bouquet of peony and freesia, brightened by juicy litchi and a whisper of cardamom. It settles into a warm, clean base of soft amber, creamy sandalwood, and airy musk.

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