Victoria's Secret 2023 EDP

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Bare Rose

by Frank Voelkl

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Victoria's Secret Bare Rose is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Frank Voelkl. Bare Rose opens with Pear, settles into a heart of Rose, and dries down to a base of Dreamwood, Musk, and Cedar. Victoria's Secret's Bare Rose carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Bare Rose is a polarising scent, loved by many for its unique take on rose, but equally many are put off by a persistent 'pickle' nuance. If you don't get the brine, it's a classy, modern rose. If you do, it's a hard pass.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Modern
  • Sensual
  • Confident
  • Clean
  • Romantic
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Bare Rose Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pear100%
Heartas listed
Rose100%
Baseas listed
Dreamwood45%
Musk29%
Cedar26%

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 Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and generally inoffensive profile make it suitable for various settings, leaning towards intimate occasions due to its skin-scent nature. While too subtle for formal events requiring a strong presence, it's perfect for casual outings or office wear where a gentle floral is appreciated.

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

  • 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, crisp pear note, offering a fresh and slightly sweet introduction. The heart unfolds into a modern, fresh rose, steering clear of any 'grandma floral' stereotypes. A soft, warm musk and grounding cedar anchor the fragrance, lending a refined woody depth that feels both sensual and chic, with an unexpected hint of aquatic clarity.

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