Fragrance comparison

A Forgotten Rose Perfume Oil vs Citrus 08

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

Updated 2 Nov 2026 471 ratings analysed

6 wins

A Forgotten Rose Perfume Oil

Gucci

3.8458 votes

Rank #26,741 RoseMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Citrus 08

Kayali Fragrances

3.54413 votes

Rank #34,455 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Forgotten Rose Perfume Oil takes 6 of 7 categories.

A Forgotten Rose Perfume Oil
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Citrus 08
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

A Forgotten Rose Perfume Oil6/7

Citrus 081/7

Ratings & consensus: A Forgotten Rose Perfume Oil
Community sentiment: A Forgotten Rose Perfume Oil
Longevity: A Forgotten Rose Perfume Oil
Sillage & projection: A Forgotten Rose Perfume Oil
Value for money: Citrus 08
Versatility: A Forgotten Rose Perfume Oil
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A Forgotten Rose Perfume Oil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Forgotten Rose Perfume OilGucci

Citrus 08Kayali Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 22%Had 5%Want 72%

3.54/ 5 · 413 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerA Forgotten Rose Perfume OilRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

43%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

58 votes

22%Love

36%Like

23%Ok

14%Dislike

6%Hate

413 votes

Category winnerA Forgotten Rose Perfume OilMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityA Forgotten Rose Perfume Oil

SillageA Forgotten Rose Perfume Oil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value43

Category winnerCitrus 08Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

musky83%

floral65%

soft spicy48%

powdery30%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

rose84%

fruity77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both rose and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Bulgarian RoseMuskPink Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Pink GrapefruitBergamotRhubarbBlack CurrantPink Pepper

Heart

Bulgarian RoseDamask Rose

Base

MuskOakmossTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Musk and Pink Pepper. Durations are only published for A Forgotten Rose Perfume Oil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer62

Fall69

Winter54

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerA Forgotten Rose Perfume OilMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex33

Women61

Men2

Unisex22

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,741

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#34,455

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerA Forgotten Rose Perfume OilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A Forgotten Rose Perfume Oil by Gucci centers on Bulgarian rose framed by subtle musk and lively pink pepper. Composed by perfumer Alberto Morillas and released in 2019, this oil-based floral fragrance delivers a dewy, intimate rose scent that hugs close to your skin. The soft spicy prickle from pink pepper brightens …

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Kayali Citrus 08 hits the skin with a bright splash of pink grapefruit and bergamot, backed by a sharp bite of rhubarb. It starts sour and crisp, preventing the citrus from feeling like generic cleaning spray. As the initial zest cools, a soft damask rose and black currant layer emerges, adding a fruity weight. The dr…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, A Forgotten Rose Perfume Oil or Citrus 08?

A Forgotten Rose Perfume Oil takes 6 of 7 categories. A Forgotten Rose Perfume Oil is rated 3.84/5 from 58 votes; Citrus 08 is rated 3.54/5 from 413 votes. Choose A Forgotten Rose Perfume Oil for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Citrus 08 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, A Forgotten Rose Perfume Oil or Citrus 08?

They last about the same: A Forgotten Rose Perfume Oil 53/100, Citrus 08 52/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, A Forgotten Rose Perfume Oil or Citrus 08?

A Forgotten Rose Perfume Oil projects furthest (A Forgotten Rose Perfume Oil 50/100, Citrus 08 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Forgotten Rose Perfume Oil and Citrus 08 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and musky accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Musk and Pink Pepper.

Is A Forgotten Rose Perfume Oil or Citrus 08 better for summer or winter?

For summer, A Forgotten Rose Perfume Oil is the stronger pick. For winter, A Forgotten Rose Perfume Oil is the stronger pick. A Forgotten Rose Perfume Oil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Forgotten Rose Perfume Oil and Citrus 08?

A Forgotten Rose Perfume Oil features Bulgarian Rose, Musk and Pink Pepper. Citrus 08 has top notes of Pink Grapefruit, Bergamot, Rhubarb and Black Currant, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose and Damask Rose, a base of Musk, Oakmoss and Tonka Bean.