Fragrance comparison

A Perfume In Rose vs Flowerbomb Dew

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,170 ratings analysed

4 wins

A Perfume In Rose

Zara

4.35133 votes

Rank #7,495 MuskyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Flowerbomb Dew

Viktor&Rolf

3.941,037 votes

Rank #25,920 PowderyMusky

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.
Flowerbomb Dew
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

A Perfume In Rose4/7

Flowerbomb Dew3/7

Ratings & consensus: A Perfume In Rose
Community sentiment: A Perfume In Rose
Longevity: Flowerbomb Dew
Sillage & projection: Flowerbomb Dew
Value for money: A Perfume In Rose
Versatility: Flowerbomb Dew
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

Flowerbomb DewViktor&Rolf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.94/ 5 · 1,037 votes

Have 77%Had 23%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

33%Love

41%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

1,037 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityFlowerbomb Dew

SillageFlowerbomb Dew

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value40

Category winnerA Perfume In RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

floral88%

fruity77%

rose65%

sweet53%

aquatic42%

powdery100%

musky91%

iris83%

floral74%

woody65%

rose56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both musky, floral and rose

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

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)PearDew DropBergamot

Heart

IrisRose

Base

White MuskCashmeranHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesPear, Rose 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

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFlowerbomb DewMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men1

Unisex2

Women97

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,495

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#25,920

PerfumerNot listed

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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Viktor&Rolf's Flowerbomb Dew marks a quiet departure from the heavy, patchouli-laden sweetness of the original Flowerbomb. The opening catches you with a watery pear note, layered over a soft, clean puff of ambrette seed. As it settles onto the skin, the fragrance sheds its initially crisp dewiness, warming up with a …

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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 Flowerbomb Dew?

A Perfume In Rose takes 4 of 7 categories. A Perfume In Rose is rated 4.35/5 from 133 votes; Flowerbomb Dew is rated 3.94/5 from 1,037 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 Flowerbomb Dew for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, A Perfume In Rose or Flowerbomb Dew?

Flowerbomb Dew lasts longest (Flowerbomb Dew 60/100, A Perfume In Rose 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Perfume In Rose or Flowerbomb Dew?

Flowerbomb Dew projects furthest (Flowerbomb Dew 52/100, A Perfume In Rose 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Perfume In Rose and Flowerbomb Dew smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, floral and rose accords. Common notes include Pear, Rose and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

Is A Perfume In Rose or Flowerbomb Dew better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in A Perfume In Rose and Flowerbomb Dew?

A Perfume In Rose has top notes of Pear, heart notes of Rose, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Flowerbomb Dew has top notes of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Pear, Dew Drop and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris and Rose, a base of White Musk, Cashmeran and Heliotrope.