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    Virgin Island Water vs. Sultry Rose

    Clearly related
    Sultry Rose by Eric Buterbaugh Florals bottle

    Sultry Rose

    Eric Buterbaugh Florals
    Eau de Parfum2015
    New comparison

    Virgin Island Water rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Sultry Rose projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Virgin Island Water vs. Sultry Rose
    Virgin Island WaterSultry Rose
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20252015
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerIlias Ermenidis
    Best seasonSummerFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Virgin Island Water

    Citrus
    Coconut
    White Floral
    Tropical
    Sweet
    Musky
    Patchouli
    Vanilla

    Sultry Rose

    Rose
    Floral
    Warm Spicy
    Sweet
    Fresh Spicy
    Musky
    Tropical
    Fruity

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Key LimeBergamotTropical Fruits
    RoseBlack PepperPassion Fruit
    Heart
    Coconut MilkCoconut WaterJasmineWhite Flowers
    Rose WaterVanilla OrchidSaffron
    Base
    Tonka BeanWhite Musk
    AmbretteAmbergrisOud

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Virgin Island Water vs. Sultry Rose
    Virgin Island WaterSultry Rose
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The Creed price tag makes people hesitate. Fair enough. But Virgin Island Water earns it differently than most, not with complexity, but with restraint. It's tropical without tipping into pool party.Virgin Island Water
    Saffron in rose fragrances is a flex. Either it works or it doesn't. Here it works. The passion fruit gives it a modern edge that keeps the whole composition from going vintage.Sultry Rose

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Virgin Island Water vs. Sultry Rose
    Virgin Island WaterSultry Rose
    0.27 oz$29.39fragrancenet
    1.7 oz$200.95fragranceshop
    3.3 oz$234.95fragranceshop

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