Ballets Rouges
Olympic Orchids Artisan PerfumesEau de parfum2012
Side by side
Ballets Rouges vs. Paestum Rose
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Ballets Rouges | Paestum Rose | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2006 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Dr. Ellen Covey | Bertrand Duchaufour |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Ballets Rouges
Rose
Aldehydic
Mossy
Earthy
Citrus
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Paestum Rose
Amber
Rose
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Smoky
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AldehydesRed thymeBergamotRed Mandarin Orange
Pink PepperBlack PepperCoriander SeedDavana
Heart
RoseYlang-Ylang
RoseFrankincenseOsmanthus
Base
OakmossLabdanumMuskPatchouli
MyrrhOpoponaxPapyrusWenge
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Ballets Rouges | Paestum Rose | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Bold rose, vintage bones, contemporary musk. The chypre structure gives it weight. Not everyone wants to wear a dozen roses, but those who do will find something that lasts and evolves without.Ballets Rouges
Some rose fragrances are a gift. Paestum Rose is a discovery. The resins, the smoke, the papyrus at the base, this is rose for people who want the flower to earn its place. Not a Valentine's bouquet.Paestum Rose