Score

79/100

Mancera Roses Greedy

2012Pierre Montale

“A pink cocktail at a spring garden party — sweet, giggly and impossible to take too seriously.”

floral

rose

sweet

Pierre Montale's 2012 rose for Mancera, built around a fruity-sweet rose with peach and black currant at the top and a sweet vanilla drydown. Floral and rose accords lead, with sweet, musky and fruity facets. It sits alongside the 2011 Roses Vanille in Mancera's rose range. A spring daytime scent.

$180–$230Fair value

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The take

What works

●Peach-blackcurrant-pink pepper-rose distinctive office feminine
●Safe blind-buy for rose lovers and skeptics alike

Trade-offs

●Heavily feminine — no unisex flex
●Linear without complexity

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Notes

Top

Mid

Base

Performance

Longevity

8–10 hours

Projection

Across a table

Sillage

Strong trail

Fit

Best in spring and summer, during the day. Fall works too. Leans feminine.

When

Spring, 99%, best
Summer, 71%, best
Fall, 66%, works
Winter, 41%
Day, 100%, best
Night, 47%

Occasions

EverydaySpecial occasion

Gender

Leans feminine

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What's a cheaper alternative to Roses Greedy?

Bath & Body Works Covered In Roses is one of its closest matches. $70–$90 vs $180–$230 — it captures most of the DNA at a fraction of the price. Not identical, but the gap is smaller than the price difference suggests.

How long does Roses Greedy last?

8–10 hours on most skin (good longevity) with heavy sillage.

When should you wear Roses Greedy?

Roses Greedy is best in spring and summer, during the day. Fall works too. It suits everyday wear and special occasions.

Is Roses Greedy worth it?

At $180–$230, fine — with caveats. Peach-blackcurrant-pink pepper-rose distinctive office feminine. Safe blind-buy for rose lovers and skeptics alike.