Fragrance comparison

A Perfume In Rose vs 24 Octobre 1985

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 156 ratings analysed

3 wins

A Perfume In Rose

Zara

4.35133 votes

Rank #7,495 MuskyFloral

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19%scent match

Clearly different

24 Octobre 1985

Pozzo di Borgo

3.9623 votes

Rank #50,242 AromaticGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Perfume In Rose takes 3 of 5 categories.

A Perfume In Rose
Choose it for a musky and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
24 Octobre 1985
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

A Perfume In Rose3/5

24 Octobre 19852/5

Ratings & consensus: A Perfume In Rose
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 24 Octobre 1985
Sillage & projection: 24 Octobre 1985
Value for money: A Perfume In Rose
Versatility: Not scored
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

A Perfume In RoseZara

24 Octobre 1985Pozzo di Borgo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 27%Had 22%Want 51%

Category winnerA Perfume In RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

133 votes

30%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

Longevity24 Octobre 1985

Sillage24 Octobre 1985

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value50

Category winnerA Perfume In RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

floral88%

fruity77%

rose65%

sweet53%

aquatic42%

aromatic100%

green88%

fresh spicy77%

citrus65%

aquatic53%

fruity42%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both fruity and aquatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pear

Heart

Rose

Base

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)

Top15-30 mins

MintBergamotGrapefruitRum

Heart2-4 hrs

PearWater NotesGalbanumCardamomBlack CurrantRose

Base5-7 hrs

WormwoodVetiverAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

InformationalShared notesPear, Rose and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Durations are only published for 24 Octobre 1985, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter13

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 17%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,495

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#50,242

PerfumerMathilde Bijaoui

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerA Perfume In RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Pozzo di Borgo 24 Octobre 1985 delivers a crisp shock of green freshness. It cuts through heat. The first blast unleashes crushed garden mint, tart grapefruit rind, and a splash of dark golden rum that feels exhilarating. As the bright citrus sparkle begins to ease, juicy pear and watery accords take over, tempered by…

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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 Perfume In Rose or 24 Octobre 1985?

A Perfume In Rose takes 3 of 5 categories. A Perfume In Rose is rated 4.35/5 from 133 votes; 24 Octobre 1985 is rated 3.96/5 from 23 votes. Choose A Perfume In Rose for a musky and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose 24 Octobre 1985 for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A Perfume In Rose or 24 Octobre 1985?

24 Octobre 1985 lasts longest (24 Octobre 1985 63/100, A Perfume In Rose 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Perfume In Rose or 24 Octobre 1985?

24 Octobre 1985 projects furthest (24 Octobre 1985 61/100, A Perfume In Rose 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Perfume In Rose and 24 Octobre 1985 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and aquatic accords. Common notes include Pear, Rose and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

Is A Perfume In Rose or 24 Octobre 1985 better for summer or winter?

24 Octobre 1985 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Perfume In Rose and 24 Octobre 1985?

A Perfume In Rose has top notes of Pear, heart notes of Rose, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow). 24 Octobre 1985 has top notes of Mint, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Rum, heart notes of Pear, Water Notes, Galbanum and Cardamom, a base of Wormwood, Vetiver and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).