Fragrance comparison

A Perfume In Rose vs Silver Sparkle

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 255 ratings analysed

A Perfume In Rose

Zara

4.35133 votes

Rank #7,495 MuskyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Silver Sparkle

Mith

3.98122 votes

Rank #8,739 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silver Sparkle takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

A Perfume In Rose3/7

Silver Sparkle4/7

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

Silver SparkleMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.98/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 87%Had 13%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

40%Love

46%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

116 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySilver Sparkle

SillageSilver Sparkle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value81

Category winnerSilver SparkleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

floral88%

fruity77%

rose65%

sweet53%

aquatic42%

citrus100%

musky92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both musky

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

LemonPink GrapefruitCucumberLimeJuniper BerriesCorianderAldehydes

Heart

ChampagneLilyRosePearIrisRhubarb

Base

White MuskAmbroxanIso E SuperOakmossSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Amyl Salicylate

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

Winter57

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSilver SparkleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men24

Unisex73

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,495

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#8,739

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews12

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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Silver Sparkle opens crisp and bright, with lemon, grapefruit, lime, cucumber and a fizzy aldehydic lift that gives it a clean, easygoing feel. As it settles, the musk, ambroxan and soft woods turn it smoother and more familiar. It reads as a fresh unisex citrus for hot weather, daily wear and low-risk use. Several we…

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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 Silver Sparkle?

Silver Sparkle takes 4 of 7 categories. A Perfume In Rose is rated 4.35/5 from 133 votes; Silver Sparkle is rated 3.98/5 from 122 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 Silver Sparkle for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, A Perfume In Rose or Silver Sparkle?

Silver Sparkle lasts longest (Silver Sparkle 65/100, A Perfume In Rose 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Perfume In Rose or Silver Sparkle?

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

Do A Perfume In Rose and Silver Sparkle smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Pear, Rose and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

Is A Perfume In Rose or Silver Sparkle better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in A Perfume In Rose and Silver Sparkle?

A Perfume In Rose has top notes of Pear, heart notes of Rose, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Silver Sparkle has top notes of Lemon, Pink Grapefruit, Cucumber and Lime, heart notes of Champagne, Lily, Rose and Pear, a base of White Musk, Ambroxan, Iso E Super and Oakmoss.