Trussardi 2017 EDP

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The Black Rose

by Pierre-Constantin Guéros

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Trussardi The Black Rose is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Pierre-Constantin Guéros. The Black Rose opens with Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Taif Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Trussardi's The Black Rose carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one is a divisive but intriguing beast. Trussardi's The Black Rose is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, a unique modern rose that's far from a safe blind buy, especially if you're not into an edgier, dark, and spicy floral.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Edgy
  • Modern
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The Black Rose Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pink Pepper100%
Heartas listed
Taif Rose100%
Baseas listed
Patchouli38%
Musk22%
Amber20%
Vanilla20%

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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and versatile character mean it can work in various settings, from casual day wear for an edgier personality to a sophisticated date night. The mysterious and dark rose profile lends itself well to formal evening events.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Rosa Damascena Flower Oil from Taif Rose
  • 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

The Black Rose opens with a jolt of sharp, persistent pink pepper, cutting through the air before a rich, jammy Taif rose emerges. This isn't your grandma's rose; it's a deep, musky, and often powdery bloom, underpinned by an earthy patchouli. As it dries, hints of warm amber and sweet vanilla soften the edges, creating a dark yet sensual aura that lingers like a secret.

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