Scentonym Analysis
Our objective metric for performance per dollar.
The Scent Profile
Okay, so December Rose is Paris Corner's take on Fenty. Right off the bat, you get that juicy tangerine and a slightly tart blueberry. It’s bright, but the opening has a *touch* of synthetic-ness that the original avoids. The rose in the heart is definitely there, but it's blended well with the magnolia, giving it a creamy floral vibe. It doesn't feel like a straight-up rose bomb. As it dries, you get the patchouli and musk. It’s a clean patchouli, not the earthy, dirty kind. I'd say it captures about 87% of the Fenty DNA. December Rose lacks some of the refinement and smooth edges of the original, but it's close enough for everyday wear.
Performance Reality Check
the performance is solid. I get about 6 hours on my skin with moderate projection for the first hour or two. It becomes more of a skin scent after that. Definitely better than some other cheapies out there. Don't expect it to fill a room all day.
Bottom Line
December Rose is a good buy if you like the Fenty profile but don't want to drop the big bucks. It's a solid daily driver for the office or casual outings. If you are extremely sensitive to synthetic notes, sample first. For everyone else, December Rose gets the job done nicely.
Performance Audit
Based on average wear time
Sillage & radius
Relative to market avg
Why we track this:
Price Arbitrage: Significant savings compared to the original Fenty pricing.
Community Verified: Cross-referenced against 128 enthusiast votes for accuracy.