Woods of Windsor 2002 EDT

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True Rose

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Woods of Windsor True Rose is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2002. True Rose settles into a heart of Rose, Geranium, and Freesia. Woods of Windsor's True Rose carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This "true rose" is anything but simple. A fresh, green, and often soapy rose, it's a divisive scent. Some love its pure, unadulterated floral essence, perfect for layering; others find it a glorified room spray. Seek out pre-reformulation bottles for the full experience.
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  • Classic
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Fresh
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True Rose Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Rose50%
Geranium26%
Freesia25%

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

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, light rose profile makes it suitable for casual wear or as an office-friendly scent, particularly if you have an older, longer-lasting version. The fleeting nature of the modern formulation and its simple character make it less ideal for formal events or romantic dates.

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

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

True Rose blooms with the fresh, slightly spicy scent of red roses, still dewy from the garden. Geranium and freesia lift the composition, adding a green, aromatic crispness rather than sugary sweetness. It's an uncomplicated, linear interpretation of the queen of flowers, aiming for authenticity over complexity, evoking a classic English rose.

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Where to buy

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