Tauer Perfumes 2013 EDP

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PHI Une Rose de Kandahar

by Andy Tauer

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Tauer Perfumes PHI Une Rose de Kandahar is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Andy Tauer. PHI Une Rose de Kandahar opens with Bergamot, Cinnamon, Almond, and Apricot, settles into a heart of Rose, Geranium, and Tobacco, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Tauer Perfumes's PHI Une Rose de Kandahar carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a masterpiece, but she's not for everyone. PHI Une Rose de Kandahar is a polarising, complex rose, adored by many for its unique, warm, and sophisticated take on the classic floral, yet some find it too powdery, spicy or even reminiscent of baby products. Definitely try before you buy to see if it suits your skin.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
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PHI Une Rose de Kandahar 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its depth and complexity, combined with good longevity and moderate sillage, make it suitable for dates and formal events. While sophisticated, it might be a bit too rich for an everyday office setting, and certainly not 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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

PHI Une Rose de Kandahar opens with a jammy, sweet burst of apricot and bitter almond, spiced with a hint of cinnamon and a subtle shimmer of bergamot. The heart reveals a rich, dark rose, intertwined with geranium and a dry, aromatic tobacco leaf. As it settles, a warm, creamy base of vanilla, tonka bean, and musk emerges, grounded by earthy vetiver, patchouli, and a whisper of salty ambergris, leaving a complex, soft, and slightly powdery trail.

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