Hollyrose
Room 1015Eau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Hollyrose vs. Narcotic Venus
Is Hollyrose better than Narcotic Venus?
Narcotic Venus rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
Accord profile overlap
animalic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Hollyrose and Narcotic Venus?
| Hollyrose | Narcotic Venus | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extrait |
| Launched | 2017 | 2008 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Alessandro Gualtieri |
| Best season | Winter | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Hollyrose and Narcotic Venus smell?
Hollyrose
Leather
Rose
Floral
Animalic
Fruity
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Patchouli
Narcotic Venus
White Floral
Tuberose
Animalic
Green
Soft Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Hollyrose and Narcotic Venus share?
Top
BlackcurrantBlack Pepper
—Heart
RoseOrchid
TuberoseLilyJasmine
Base
LeatherPatchouli
Animal NotesGreenSpices
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
RoseOrchid
TuberoseLilyJasmine
Animalic Notes
Leather
Animal Notes
Spicy Notes
Black Pepper
Spices
Where they fit
When and where do Hollyrose and Narcotic Venus work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Hollyrose or Narcotic Venus?
| Hollyrose | Narcotic Venus | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Hollyrose and Narcotic Venus?
Some roses flirt. This one argues. The leather isn't a background note, it's the whole point. Wear it if you want people to know you chose something, not something that chose you.Hollyrose
This is not a fragrance that asks permission. The white floral concentration is extreme, and the spicy undertones add unexpected depth. Wearing it requires commitment, but the payoff is absolute.Narcotic Venus
The hunt
Where to buy Hollyrose and Narcotic Venus
| Hollyrose | Narcotic Venus | |
|---|---|---|
| Best offer | — | $184.49ecosmetics |
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