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Delicate Rose fragrance
Trussardi

Delicate Rose

EDT Feminine · 2012 · by Nathalie Lorson
6.8 /10

Delicate Rose scores 5/10 for longevity and performs best in Warm & Dry conditions.

Best in Warm & Dry 5/10 longevity
From USD 50–65From EUR 46–60From GBP 40–51From PKR 14,000–18,000From AED 180–240From INR 4,150–5,395From SAR 188–244
5 Longevity
5 Sillage
9 Versatility
8 Value
7.4 Climate Avg

Fragrance Notes

Rose Citrus Floral Green
Fragrance Note PyramidTOP NOTES0–30 min1Yuzu2Bamboo3KumquatHEART NOTES30–120 min1Rose2Lotus3AppleJasmineBASE NOTES2h+1Musk2Cedar3SandalwoodWoody Notes
Top Notes — first impression, 0–30 min

Heart Notes — the core, 30 min – 2 hrs

Base Notes — the foundation, 2 hrs+
Accord ProfileRoseCitrusFloralGreenFreshACCORDPROFILE

Occasions & Seasons

Best For
Office Casual Daytime High Tea
Seasons
Spring Summer

Climate Performance

Avg 7.4 / 10
Extreme Heat
8/10
Excellent
45°C and above
Riyadh, Jacobabad, Kuwait City, Phoenix
Hot & Humid
8/10
Excellent
Around 35°C with high humidity
Dubai, Karachi, Mumbai, Miami
Warm & Dry
9/10
Excellent
Around 30°C with low humidity
Lahore, Delhi, Muscat, Los Angeles
Mild
8/10
Excellent
Around 20°C
Islamabad, Bangalore, London, San Francisco
Cold
4/10
Average
Below 10°C
Murree, Shimla, Moscow, New York

Expert Analysis

What Makes It Unique

An incredibly clean, watery rose balanced with crisp bamboo and zesty kumquat.

Pakistan & GCC Perspective

An absolute champion for the high-heat, high-humidity summers of South Asia and the Gulf.

How It Compares

Frequently stacked against Versace Bright Crystal, but with a more realistic, dewy green rose note.

The Controversy

Longevity is notoriously short, requiring frequent reapplication.

Trussardi Delicate Rose: What You Need to Know

Some fragrances become dominant because they deserve to be. Delicate Rose by Trussardi is that kind of fragrance — an EDT whose Rose, Citrus, Floral, Green, Fresh character, engineered by Nathalie Lorson and launched in 2012, has earned its standing through consistent performance rather than marketing alone. This review provides the data to evaluate it properly: scores, climate results and pricing, not adjectives.

An incredibly clean, watery rose balanced with crisp bamboo and zesty kumquat.

Delicate Rose Notes Breakdown

Delicate Rose opens with Yuzu, Bamboo and Kumquat — the first impression as it hits the skin. Give it twenty or thirty minutes and the middle act arrives: Rose, Lotus, Apple and Jasmine. Hours in, what remains is the foundation: Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood and Woody Notes.

Strip it back to the bones and the profile reads Rose, Citrus, Floral, Green, Fresh — easy to place and easy to wear.

How It Performs: The Numbers

Longevity (5/10): Delicate Rose delivers moderate longevity for EDT. On most skin types expect 3–5 hours. Layering with an unscented moisturiser before application improves staying power on drier skin types.

Sillage (5/10): Delicate Rose projects at a social distance, noticeable without overwhelming. Application to pulse points — wrists, neck, and behind the ears — maximises projection without overwhelming the room.

Versatility (9/10): Delicate Rose is a genuine all-rounder — at ease at a wedding, a boardroom meeting, or a late-night dinner. From casual daytime to formal evening, it adapts without feeling out of place.

Value (8/10): At around $50, Delicate Rose delivers significantly more than its price tag suggests — one of the better value propositions in its category.

Delicate Rose Across Five Climate Zones

Of the five climate zones we score, Delicate Rose does best in warm & dry (Lahore, Los Angeles) at 9/10 — it keeps its shape there instead of turning sharp or fading fast. The number to watch is cold (Murree, New York) at 4/10, where you are better off reaching for something else.

An absolute champion for the high-heat, high-humidity summers of South Asia and the Gulf.

That result traces back to the composition: Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood are materials that hold their shape as the temperature climbs, rather than thinning out.

Its average across all five zones is 7.4/10 — broad enough to wear most of the year without second-guessing the weather.

To see how it ranks against every other fragrance for your conditions, run the Climate Matcher.

Best Occasions & Seasons

Delicate Rose is best suited to Office, Casual Daytime, High Tea. The intimate projection makes it particularly suited to close encounters — dates, small gatherings, and one-on-one settings where a lighter touch is the right call.

Seasonally, Delicate Rose performs best in Spring, Summer. Its climate scores confirm this seasonal guidance — the fragrance handles temperature transitions with composure.

Frequently stacked against Versace Bright Crystal, but with a more realistic, dewy green rose note.

What Delicate Rose Costs — and Whether It Is Worth It

Internationally, Delicate Rose sits at $50–$65. That is a genuinely accessible price point — a bottle that can be worn daily and repurchased without ceremony.

Regional pricing: PKR 14,000–18,000 in Pakistan, AED 180–240 in the UAE. The currency switcher at the top of this page converts every price on the site — EUR, GBP, SAR and more — using current rates.

Where to buy: Internationally: FragranceX, StrawberryNet. GCC/UAE: Faces, Sephora. Pakistan: Scentsation, Al-Fatah.

Verdict

Delicate Rose earns its place in the conversation through consistent performance, a clear identity, and data that backs the reputation.

An overall 6.8/10 puts Delicate Rose in solid-but-situational territory: strong where it is strong, ordinary elsewhere. Match it to the right season and occasion and it pays off.

Longevity is notoriously short, requiring frequent reapplication.

Still deciding? Put it head-to-head against anything else in the database — scores, notes and prices side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Delicate Rose last?

Delicate Rose has a longevity score of 5/10. On average skin, expect 3–5 hours. Performance can vary with skin type, application method, and ambient temperature — heat accelerates diffusion while dry skin absorbs fragrance faster.

Is Delicate Rose worth the price?

At around $50, Delicate Rose by Trussardi is an excellent value for its price category. Its performance scores, climate range, and composition quality make it a strong value proposition.

What does Delicate Rose smell like?

Delicate Rose is characterised by Rose, Citrus, Floral, Green, Fresh accords. Opening with Yuzu and Bamboo, the heart revolves around Rose and Lotus, settling into a base of Musk and Cedar.

Is Delicate Rose good for hot or humid weather?

Delicate Rose performs exceptionally in hot and humid conditions (score: 8/10). It maintains its character without turning sharp or sour — a genuine recommendation anywhere summers are serious, from the Gulf to Southeast Asia to the American South.

Is Delicate Rose for men or women?

Delicate Rose is marketed as a Feminine fragrance. The composition, while marketed to women, has qualities that cross traditional boundaries — nuance and restraint rather than sweetness and convention.