AlmondOpens with
RoseHeart
AmbergrisDries down to
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PHI Une Rose de Kandahar
A quiet evening spent in a room filled with rich spices and delicate florals, where each note intertwines to create an atmosphere of luxurious comfort.
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PHI Une Rose de KandaharPremium · $100–250
46%Similar accords, often for lessDunhill London · Alfred DunhillMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2013 by Tauer Perfumes and crafted by Andy Tauer, PHI Une Rose de Kandahar is an enigmatic floral fragrance that marries the sweetness of rose with warm spices and tobacco. The opening notes of almond and apricot give way to a heart of cinnamon and bergamot, which then evolves into a rich base of rose, tobacco leaf, ambergris, and vanilla. This composition captures the essence of a refined yet sensual experience.
Apply this fragrance sparingly — the warm base notes like ambergris and vanilla develop gradually over time. One or two sprays are sufficient to allow the complexity of its layers to unfold throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — PHI Une Rose de Kandahar, Tauer Perfumes
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Andy Tauer
The self-taught independentAndy Tauer is a self-taught perfumer who built his independent house, Tauer Perfumes, out of what began as a hobby experimenting with scents and ingredients.
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The originalPHI Une Rose de KandaharTauer Perfumes · Premium · $100–250Alfred Dunhill · 2008Dunhill LondonShares 6 of its 9 notes$40–100★ 3.83 (378)44%Match
Rochas · 2018Tocade 2018Shares 6 of its 10 notes$40–100★ 4.00 (455)
With Knize Knize Ten Golden Edition
Adds leather, woody and citrus; shares bergamot and geranium and 3 more notes.
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 55%, disliked or hated by 11%.