Fragrance comparison

A Perfume In Rose vs Authentic Woman

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 827 ratings analysed

4 wins

A Perfume In Rose

Zara

4.35133 votes

Rank #7,495 MuskyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Authentic Woman

Abercrombie & Fitch

3.89694 votes

Rank #5,807 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Perfume In Rose takes 4 of 7 categories.

A Perfume In Rose
Choose it for a musky and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Authentic Woman
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

A Perfume In Rose4/7

Authentic Woman3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Perfume In RoseZara

Authentic WomanAbercrombie & Fitch

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 694 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

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

27%Love

47%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

661 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAuthentic Woman

SillageAuthentic Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value65

Category winnerA Perfume In RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

floral88%

fruity77%

rose65%

sweet53%

aquatic42%

fruity100%

floral92%

sweet84%

fresh77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pear

Heart

Rose

Base

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)

Top

PearMandarin OrangeRed Currant

Heart

NectarineMagnoliaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)CedarSandalwood

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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Category winnerA Perfume In RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men1

Unisex5

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,495

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#5,807

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerAuthentic WomanHigher 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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Authentic Woman by Abercrombie & Fitch is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Authentic Woman was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Clement Gavarry. Top notes are Pear, Mandarin Orange and Red Currant; middle notes are Nectarine, Magnolia and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Ambrette (Musk Mal…

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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 Authentic Woman?

A Perfume In Rose takes 4 of 7 categories. A Perfume In Rose is rated 4.35/5 from 133 votes; Authentic Woman is rated 3.89/5 from 694 votes. Choose A Perfume In Rose for a musky and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Authentic Woman for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, A Perfume In Rose or Authentic Woman?

Authentic Woman lasts longest (Authentic Woman 59/100, A Perfume In Rose 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Perfume In Rose or Authentic Woman?

Authentic Woman projects furthest (Authentic Woman 56/100, A Perfume In Rose 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Perfume In Rose and Authentic Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

Is A Perfume In Rose or Authentic Woman better for summer or winter?

For summer, A Perfume In Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, A Perfume In Rose is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Perfume In Rose and Authentic Woman?

A Perfume In Rose has top notes of Pear, heart notes of Rose, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Authentic Woman has top notes of Pear, Mandarin Orange and Red Currant, heart notes of Nectarine, Magnolia and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Cedar and Sandalwood.