Vera Wang 2009 EDP

F ££ Statement

Rock Princess

by Calice Becker

Share
Card A shareable image of this fragrance - its verdict, notes and profile. Save or copy it to post anywhere.

Vera Wang Rock Princess is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Calice Becker. Rock Princess opens with Bergamot, Peach, and Raspberry, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Heliotrope, and Lily, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk, Iris, and Coconut. Vera Wang's Rock Princess carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a proper divisive scent, love it or hate it, just like its namesake. People reckon it's either a quirky, edgy raspberry-musk treat or a synthetic, boozy mess. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so sniff before you commit.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Edgy
  • Playful
  • Warm
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
£30.50 at Notino 100ml Check price on → Check prices ↓
Rock Princess 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.

ScentArt

ScentArt Explorer What is ScentArt?

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 Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its moderate sillage and often-cited 'edgy' or 'darker' character make it a decent choice for dates or casual outings. However, the divisive nature and occasional boozy or spicy facets from reviews, coupled with a lack of overt freshness, makes it less suitable for formal events or the office.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Opens with a juicy, energetic burst of raspberry and peach, brightened by a hint of bergamot. The heart unfolds into a soft floral bouquet of rose, jasmine, lily, and heliotrope, lending a powdery, almost vintage elegance. The dry down settles into a creamy, warm base of iris, coconut, cashmere wood, and a prominent musk, which some find unique and others, well, a bit odd. There are whispers of a boozy, spicy undertone that complicates the otherwise sweet and fruity profile, giving it its 'rock' edge.

Similar

Compare & Pair

Layer

Wear two at once. See what layers well with Rock Princess Eau de Parfum - the blends worth trying, and how each one scores.

Complement

Round out the rotation. See what complements Rock Princess Eau de Parfum - fragrances that pair with it, worn side by side.

Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 28 September

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Drawn from community reviews and editor-reviewed before publishing on . See our methodology and disclosure policy.