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    Sultry Rose vs. Virgin Island Water

    Sultry Rose by Eric Buterbaugh Florals bottle

    Sultry Rose

    Eric Buterbaugh Florals
    Eau de Parfum2015
    Clearly related
    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: Sultry Rose vs. Virgin Island Water
    Sultry RoseVirgin Island Water
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20152025
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerIlias Ermenidis
    Best seasonFallSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Sultry Rose

    Rose
    Floral
    Warm Spicy
    Sweet
    Fresh Spicy
    Musky
    Tropical
    Fruity

    Virgin Island Water

    Citrus
    Coconut
    White Floral
    Tropical
    Sweet
    Musky
    Patchouli
    Vanilla

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

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

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Sultry Rose vs. Virgin Island Water
    Sultry RoseVirgin Island Water
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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 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

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

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

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