The Coveted Duchess Rose
Penhaligon's2016
Side by side
The Coveted Duchess Rose vs. Rose De Mai
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
| The Coveted Duchess Rose | Rose De Mai | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2019 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christophe Raynaud | Jean-Claude Ellena |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
The Coveted Duchess Rose
Rose
Woody
Citrus
Musky
Floral
Powdery
Rose De Mai
Rose
Fresh Spicy
Herbal
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Musky
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Mandarin Orange
Rose
Heart
Rosa Centifolia
Rose GeraniumImmortelle
Base
Woody NotesVanilla
Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| The Coveted Duchess Rose | Rose De Mai | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
If you want a rose that plays fair, this is not it. The mandarin gives it sparkle, but the drydown is where the real seduction happens. Long-lasting but never overwhelming.The Coveted Duchess Rose
Four notes. Rose absolute with geranium, immortelle, and musk. Ellena stripped it back this far because there's nowhere left to hide, and somehow, that's everything. Simplicity as a dare.Rose De Mai