Fragrance comparison

003 Cotton Kiss vs A Perfume In Rose

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 12 Oct 2026 192 ratings analysed

003 Cotton Kiss

Zara

3.9359 votes

Rank #18,213 IrisMusky

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56%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

A Perfume In Rose

Zara

4.35133 votes

Rank #7,495 MuskyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Perfume In Rose takes 5 of 7 categories.

003 Cotton Kiss
Choose it for a iris and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
A Perfume In Rose
Choose it for a musky and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

003 Cotton Kiss2/7

A Perfume In Rose5/7

Ratings & consensus: A Perfume In Rose
Community sentiment: A Perfume In Rose
Longevity: A Perfume In Rose
Sillage & projection: 003 Cotton Kiss
Value for money: A Perfume In Rose
Versatility: 003 Cotton Kiss
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A Perfume In Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

003 Cotton KissZara

A Perfume In RoseZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 37%Had 22%Want 41%

4.35/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerA Perfume In RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

41%Like

15%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

59 votes

51%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

133 votes

Category winnerA Perfume In RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityA Perfume In Rose

Sillage003 Cotton Kiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value80

Category winnerA Perfume In RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

musky92%

floral84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

violet61%

musky100%

floral88%

fruity77%

rose65%

sweet53%

aquatic42%

Scent match56%Closely related · both musky, floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Pear

Heart

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)

Base

Iris

Top

Pear

Heart

Rose

Base

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)

InformationalShared notesPear and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall56

Winter44

Day100

Night28

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winner003 Cotton KissMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#7,495

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerA Perfume In RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara 003 Cotton Kiss launches with a brief splash of juicy pear before quickly settling into a quiet heart of ambrette seed. Soft iris creates a powdery texture that clings close to the skin, giving off a clean, laundered cotton feel. It works best during warm spring mornings or post-shower downtime when you want an u…

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A Perfume In Rose by Zara delivers an accessible floral fruity signature centered on a soft, musky dry-down. Designed for easy daily wear during warm spring days, the fragrance focuses on clean textures rather than rich complexity, making it an uncomplicated choice for casual routines.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 003 Cotton Kiss or A Perfume In Rose?

A Perfume In Rose takes 5 of 7 categories. 003 Cotton Kiss is rated 3.93/5 from 59 votes; A Perfume In Rose is rated 4.35/5 from 133 votes. Choose 003 Cotton Kiss for a iris and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose A Perfume In Rose for a musky and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 003 Cotton Kiss or A Perfume In Rose?

They last about the same: A Perfume In Rose 48/100, 003 Cotton Kiss 46/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 003 Cotton Kiss or A Perfume In Rose?

003 Cotton Kiss projects furthest (003 Cotton Kiss 63/100, A Perfume In Rose 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 003 Cotton Kiss and A Perfume In Rose smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Pear and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

Is 003 Cotton Kiss or A Perfume In Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, 003 Cotton Kiss is the stronger pick. For winter, 003 Cotton Kiss is the stronger pick. 003 Cotton Kiss suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 003 Cotton Kiss and A Perfume In Rose?

003 Cotton Kiss has top notes of Pear, heart notes of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), a base of Iris. A Perfume In Rose has top notes of Pear, heart notes of Rose, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow).