Fragrance comparison

A Day in My Life vs Eau de Rose

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 107 ratings analysed

A Day in My Life

Mark Buxton · 2016

4.0581 votes

Rank #15,182 WoodyBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Eau de Rose

Tadashi Shoji

4.3826 votes

Rank #19,339 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Rose takes 5 of 7 categories.

A Day in My Life
Choose it for a woody and balsamic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Eau de Rose
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

A Day in My Life2/7

Eau de Rose5/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Rose
Community sentiment: Eau de Rose
Longevity: Eau de Rose
Sillage & projection: A Day in My Life
Value for money: Eau de Rose
Versatility: Eau de Rose
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A Day in My Life

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Day in My LifeMark Buxton

Eau de RoseTadashi Shoji

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 42%Had 13%Want 44%

4.38/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

Category winnerEau de RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

38%Like

20%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

81 votes

58%Love

31%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerEau de RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityEau de Rose

SillageA Day in My Life

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value58

Category winnerEau de RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

balsamic92%

rose84%

aromatic69%

amber61%

citrus46%

rose100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

floral77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both rose, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Rose OilPink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

RoseelemiLily-of-the-Valley

Base4 to 7 hours

PatchouliLabdanumSandalwood

Top

RhubarbGrapefruitMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantLemon

Heart

RoseOsmanthusCedarJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliIncenseMuskLabdanum

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Patchouli. Durations are only published for A Day in My Life, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer58

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night52

Spring86

Summer71

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night89

Category winnerEau de RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men28

Unisex60

Women11

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,182

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched2016

Reviews5

Overall rank#19,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerA Day in My LifeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A Day in My Life by Mark Buxton reshapes the classic rose profile into a sharp, resinous composition. The scent begins with a lively burst of mandarin orange, tart rose oil, and brisk pink pepper. This zesty opening introduces an energetic citrus and aromatic crispness. Soon, balsamic elemi resin and delicate lily-of-…

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Eau de Rose by Tadashi Shoji brings a bold, multi-faceted rose profile to the floral category. Launched in 2017, this scent balances sharp top notes of rhubarb and grapefruit against a deep heart of rose, osmanthus, and cedar. It is a striking choice for women who appreciate a complex, modern floral that holds its own…

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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, A Day in My Life or Eau de Rose?

Eau de Rose takes 5 of 7 categories. A Day in My Life is rated 4.05/5 from 81 votes; Eau de Rose is rated 4.38/5 from 26 votes. Choose A Day in My Life for a woody and balsamic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Rose for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A Day in My Life or Eau de Rose?

They last about the same: Eau de Rose 68/100, A Day in My Life 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, A Day in My Life or Eau de Rose?

A Day in My Life projects furthest (A Day in My Life 69/100, Eau de Rose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Day in My Life and Eau de Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Patchouli.

Is A Day in My Life or Eau de Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau de Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau de Rose is the stronger pick. A Day in My Life suits daytime wear; Eau de Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Day in My Life and Eau de Rose?

A Day in My Life has top notes of Rose Oil, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, elemi and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Labdanum and Sandalwood. Eau de Rose has top notes of Rhubarb, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Osmanthus, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Incense and Musk.