Fragrance comparison

A Perfume In Rose vs Shamisen

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 280 ratings analysed

A Perfume In Rose

Zara

4.35133 votes

Rank #7,495 MuskyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Shamisen

Brocard

3.67147 votes

Rank #16,244 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

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

A Perfume In Rose3/7

Shamisen3/7

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

ShamisenBrocard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 64%Had 36%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

18%Love

52%Like

11%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

147 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityShamisen

SillageShamisen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

floral88%

fruity77%

rose65%

sweet53%

aquatic42%

floral100%

fruity92%

fresh84%

musky77%

powdery69%

green61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both floral, musky and fruity

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

White TeaPearBlack Currant

Heart

Japanese Cherry BlossomHeliotropeRoseFreesia

Base

MuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Cedar

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

Summer77

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerShamisenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,495

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#16,244

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews9

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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Brocard Shamisen opens with crisp pear and bitter white tea before settling into powdery Japanese cherry blossom and soft musk. Perfumer Marie Salamagne balances bright fruitiness with a dry, slightly woody cedar base. It wears light on skin, making it an easy pick for casual spring mornings, low-key errands, or quiet…

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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 Shamisen?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. A Perfume In Rose is rated 4.35/5 from 133 votes; Shamisen is rated 3.67/5 from 147 votes. Choose A Perfume In Rose for a musky and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Shamisen for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, A Perfume In Rose or Shamisen?

Shamisen lasts longest (Shamisen 52/100, A Perfume In Rose 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Perfume In Rose or Shamisen?

Shamisen projects furthest (Shamisen 55/100, A Perfume In Rose 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Perfume In Rose and Shamisen smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, musky and fruity accords. Common notes include Pear, Rose and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

Is A Perfume In Rose or Shamisen better for summer or winter?

For summer, Shamisen 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 Shamisen?

A Perfume In Rose has top notes of Pear, heart notes of Rose, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Shamisen has top notes of White Tea, Pear and Black Currant, heart notes of Japanese Cherry Blossom, Heliotrope, Rose and Freesia, a base of Musk, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Cedar.