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    Briar Rose vs. Rosa Absolute

    Very similar
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    Briar Rose peaks in spring, while Rosa Absolute belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Briar Rose vs. Rosa Absolute
    Briar RoseRosa Absolute
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20112016
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerIneke RühlandNathalie Koobus
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Briar Rose

    Fruity
    Rose
    Warm Spicy
    Sweet
    Violet
    Floral
    Powdery

    Rosa Absolute

    Rose
    Fruity
    Woody
    Patchouli
    Sweet
    Aromatic
    Floral
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BlackberryBlack raspberryGreen Apple
    BlackcurrantRaspberryPink Pepper
    Heart
    RoseSweet VioletCinnamonCloveCardamom
    RoseGeraniumViolet Leaf
    Base
    PatchouliVanillaCacao PodBitter Almond
    PatchouliVanillaLabdanum

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Briar Rose vs. Rosa Absolute
    Briar RoseRosa Absolute
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    A rose that chose dark over pretty. While others went for the safe floral route, Briar Rose leans into its thorny edges, berry, spice, and a patchouli warmth that stays close.Briar Rose
    It's not a shy rose. Not a shouty one either. It arrives with the confidence of something that knows exactly what it is, fruity opening that clears the room first.Rosa Absolute