Vertus 2015 EDP

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Oriental Rose

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Vertus Oriental Rose is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015. Oriental Rose opens with Lemon, Lavender, Cardamom, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Guaiac Wood, Rose, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Vertus's Oriental Rose carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a beast for performance, no doubt about it. You're either going to be captivated by its powdery rose and woody depth, or put off by a latex-like saffron note in the opening. Sample first, but if it works for you, it's a 'God tier' fragrance.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Luxurious
  • Powdery
  • Feminine
  • Woody
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Oriental 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
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
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its exceptional longevity and strong projection mean it's probably too much for a confined office setting, but perfect for making a statement on a date or at a formal event. The warm, luxurious accords also make it suitable for an evening out.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Oriental Rose opens with a bright spark of lemon and spicy cardamom, quickly joined by the unique, slightly camphorous scent of frankincense and a prominent saffron. The heart unfolds into a soft, powdery rose and iris, underpinned by earthy patchouli and the rich, smoky quality of guaiac wood. The base settles into a comforting warmth of vanilla, amber, musks, and a distinctive woody blend of vetiver, cedar, and sandalwood.

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