Fragrance comparison

A Rose For... vs Fire

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 282 ratings analysed

A Rose For...

Floris

4.20261 votes

Rank #4,930 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Fire

Mary Greenwell

4.6721 votes

Rank #17,677 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fire takes 4 of 5 categories.

A Rose For...
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Fire
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

A Rose For...1/5

Fire4/5

Ratings & consensus: Fire
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fire
Sillage & projection: Fire
Value for money: Fire
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A Rose For...

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Rose For...Floris

FireMary Greenwell

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 261 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 45%

4.67/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 46%

Category winnerFireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

261 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityFire

SillageFire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value88

Category winnerFireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody92%

amber84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Darjeeling Black teaIncense

Heart

Red RoseAgarwood (Oud)TuberoseOrris

Base

CedarPatchouliAmberSandalwoodVanilla

Top15-30 mins

PepperNutmegBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseIncenseSaffronCardamomOsmanthusTuberoseJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodLeatherTeak WoodAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesIncense, Agarwood (Oud), Tuberose and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Fire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer28

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night–

Spring14

Summer0

Fall86

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex38

Women55

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,930

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#17,677

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerA Rose For...Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Floris A Rose For... opens with a crisp pour of Darjeeling black tea coupled with cool smoky incense. As the initial vapor softens on skin, a rich red rose unfolds alongside dry agarwood, powdery orris, and sweet tuberose. The base anchors the floral weight with dark patchouli, creamy sandalwood, golden amber, and a t…

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Mary Greenwell Fire opens with an immediate crackle of black pepper, bitter grapefruit, and fresh nutmeg that clears the sinuses before settling into a warm, shadowy heart. A rich crimson rose emerges alongside dry frankincense, saffron, and cardamom, cutting through the initial citrus sharpness. As the scent warms on…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, A Rose For... or Fire?

Fire takes 4 of 5 categories. A Rose For... is rated 4.20/5 from 261 votes; Fire is rated 4.67/5 from 21 votes. Choose A Rose For... for a rose and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Fire for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A Rose For... or Fire?

Fire lasts longest (Fire 74/100, A Rose For... 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Rose For... or Fire?

Fire projects furthest (Fire 68/100, A Rose For... 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Rose For... and Fire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Tuberose and Patchouli.

Is A Rose For... or Fire better for summer or winter?

A Rose For... suits daytime wear; Fire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Rose For... and Fire?

A Rose For... has top notes of Darjeeling Black tea and Incense, heart notes of Red Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Tuberose and Orris, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood. Fire has top notes of Pepper, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Incense, Saffron and Cardamom, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Leather and Teak Wood.