Fragrance comparison

16 Scenic Rose vs Velvet Sugar

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 350 ratings analysed

5 wins

16 Scenic Rose

Ledda

4.4328 votes

Rank #19,762 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Velvet Sugar

Bath & Body Works · 2020

4.23322 votes

Rank #25,966 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

16 Scenic Rose takes 5 of 7 categories.

16 Scenic Rose
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Velvet Sugar
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.

16 Scenic Rose5/7

Velvet Sugar2/7

Ratings & consensus: Velvet Sugar
Community sentiment: 16 Scenic Rose
Longevity: 16 Scenic Rose
Sillage & projection: 16 Scenic Rose
Value for money: Velvet Sugar
Versatility: 16 Scenic Rose
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 16 Scenic Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

16 Scenic RoseLedda

Velvet SugarBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 61%

4.23/ 5 · 322 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerVelvet SugarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

36%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

40%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

322 votes

Category winner16 Scenic RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

Longevity16 Scenic Rose

Sillage16 Scenic Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value79

Category winnerVelvet SugarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity90%

sweet80%

floral70%

musky60%

soft spicy50%

sweet100%

fruity83%

vanilla48%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

StrawberryPink PepperGreen Tea

Heart2-4 hrs

RosePear Blossom

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaMuskAmberWhite Woods

Top

Wild StrawberryNectarinePear BlossomApple

Heart

Whipped CreamWhiskeyYellow PlumCoffeePink JasmineFreesiaHoneysuckle

Base

SugarVanillaCaramelMuskAmberTolu Balsam

InformationalShared notesStrawberry, Rose, Pear Blossom and Vanilla. Durations are only published for 16 Scenic Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall71

Winter43

Day100

Night28

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Category winner16 Scenic RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Date 27%Work 24%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,762

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#25,966

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2020

Reviews0

Category winner16 Scenic RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ledda 16 Scenic Rose opens with a bright burst of freshly sliced strawberry, accented by a tickle of pink pepper and dewy green tea leaves. It quickly develops into a fresh, pastel rose bouquet laced with tender pear blossom. Unlike powdery heirloom perfumes, the floral core stays dewy and airy. A soft base of fluffy …

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Velvet Sugar by Bath & Body Works is a sweet, playful gourmand that centers on notes of wild strawberry and creamy custard. Designed for casual, everyday wear, this fragrance offers a cheerful, youthful scent profile that performs well during lighthearted spring outings. It is a sugary, fun treat focused on immediate …

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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, 16 Scenic Rose or Velvet Sugar?

16 Scenic Rose takes 5 of 7 categories. 16 Scenic Rose is rated 4.43/5 from 28 votes; Velvet Sugar is rated 4.23/5 from 322 votes. Choose 16 Scenic Rose for a rose and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Velvet Sugar for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 16 Scenic Rose or Velvet Sugar?

16 Scenic Rose lasts longest (16 Scenic Rose 61/100, Velvet Sugar 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 16 Scenic Rose or Velvet Sugar?

16 Scenic Rose projects furthest (16 Scenic Rose 53/100, Velvet Sugar 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 16 Scenic Rose and Velvet Sugar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Strawberry, Rose, Pear Blossom and Vanilla.

Is 16 Scenic Rose or Velvet Sugar better for summer or winter?

For summer, 16 Scenic Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Velvet Sugar is the stronger pick. 16 Scenic Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 16 Scenic Rose and Velvet Sugar?

16 Scenic Rose has top notes of Strawberry, Pink Pepper and Green Tea, heart notes of Rose and Pear Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and White Woods. Velvet Sugar has top notes of Wild Strawberry, Nectarine, Pear Blossom and Apple, heart notes of Whipped Cream, Whiskey, Yellow Plum and Coffee, a base of Sugar, Vanilla, Caramel and Musk.