A Rose by Many Names vs Bellatrix Lestrange
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
A Rose by Many NamesChoose it for a rose and tobacco character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Bellatrix LestrangeChoose it for a leather and tobacco character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.
A Rose by Many Names2/4
Bellatrix Lestrange2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- A Rose by Many Names
- Sillage & projection
- A Rose by Many Names
- Value for money
- Bellatrix Lestrange
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bellatrix Lestrange
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
A Rose by Many NamesAromas de SalazarBellatrix LestrangeWild Drops ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.42/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 28%Had 16%Want 56%
5.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 18%Had 2%Want 80%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
11%Like
16%Ok
11%Dislike
21%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityA Rose by Many Names
SillageA Rose by Many Names
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBellatrix LestrangeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
tobacco92%
oud84%
leather77%
white floral69%
citrus61%
leather100%
tobacco92%
animalic84%
gasoline77%
mossy69%
woody61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both tobacco and leather
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Blood OrangeBergamotCurry Tree
Heart
Bulgarian RoseMoroccan RoseRose de MaiTobaccoBulgarian Light TobaccoLiatris
Base
Assam OudCastoreumLeatherWhite MuskVirginia CedarOakmossAmberHoney
Top
Plum LiquorGasoline
Heart
LeatherTobaccoCopaiba balm
Base
Dark PatchouliOakmoss
InformationalShared notesTobacco, Leather and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer0
Fall100
Winter86
Day67
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#65,738
PerfumerMichael Salazar
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#46,717
PerfumerAnna Nikishina
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBellatrix LestrangeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMichael Salazar crafts a dense, dark floral in A Rose by Many Names. The scent pairs tart blood orange and green curry leaf with a heavy heart of Bulgarian rose, Moroccan rose, and dark tobacco. Base notes of Assam oud, castoreum, and raw leather add a gritty, animalic depth. Built for cold evening wear, it leans bold…
Reviews →Bellatrix Lestrange is an unusual leather scent built around plum liquor, gasoline, tobacco, and dark mossy woods. It opens boozy and sharp, then settles into a smoky, animalic leather with patchouli and oakmoss underneath. This is a bold, atmospheric fragrance rather than an easy daily reach. It may suit wearers who …
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, A Rose by Many Names or Bellatrix Lestrange?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. A Rose by Many Names is rated 3.42/5 from 19 votes; Bellatrix Lestrange is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose A Rose by Many Names for a rose and tobacco character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Bellatrix Lestrange for a leather and tobacco character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.
Which lasts longer, A Rose by Many Names or Bellatrix Lestrange?
A Rose by Many Names lasts longest (A Rose by Many Names 76/100, Bellatrix Lestrange 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, A Rose by Many Names or Bellatrix Lestrange?
A Rose by Many Names projects furthest (A Rose by Many Names 75/100, Bellatrix Lestrange 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do A Rose by Many Names and Bellatrix Lestrange smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tobacco and leather accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Leather and Oakmoss.
Is A Rose by Many Names or Bellatrix Lestrange better for summer or winter?
A Rose by Many Names suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A Rose by Many Names and Bellatrix Lestrange?
A Rose by Many Names has top notes of Blood Orange, Bergamot and Curry Tree, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Moroccan Rose, Rose de Mai and Tobacco, a base of Assam Oud, Castoreum, Leather and White Musk. Bellatrix Lestrange has top notes of Plum Liquor and Gasoline, heart notes of Leather, Tobacco and Copaiba balm, a base of Dark Patchouli and Oakmoss.
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