Vera Wang 2009 EDT

F ££ Statement

Rock Princess

by Calice Becker

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Vera Wang Rock Princess is an Eau de Toilette 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 Cashmeran, 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
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Rock Princess Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Raspberry46%
Peach29%
Bergamot26%
Heartas listed
Heliotrope28%
Lily26%
Rose24%
Jasmine21%
Baseas listed
Cashmeran30%
Musk26%
Coconut24%
Iris20%

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 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.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., AQUA/WATER/EAU, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, ACRYLATES/OCTYLACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER, LINALOOL, CITRONELLOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, LIMONENE, HYDROLYZED JOJOBA ESTERS, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, GERANIOL, COUMARIN, ISOEUGENOL, CINNAMAL, CITRAL, EUGENOL, FARNESOL.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

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.

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Where to buy

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