Fragrance comparison

A Rose For... vs Golden Aries

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 504 ratings analysed

4 wins

A Rose For...

Floris

4.20261 votes

Rank #4,926 RoseWoody

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15%scent match

Clearly different

Golden Aries

Boadicea the Victorious

4.15243 votes

Rank #8,255 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Rose For... takes 4 of 7 categories.

A Rose For...
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Golden Aries
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

A Rose For...4/7

Golden Aries3/7

Ratings & consensus: A Rose For...
Community sentiment: A Rose For...
Longevity: Golden Aries
Sillage & projection: Golden Aries
Value for money: A Rose For...
Versatility: Golden Aries
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

Golden AriesBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 261 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 45%

4.15/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerA Rose For...Rating 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

48%Love

35%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

243 votes

Category winnerA Rose For...Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityGolden Aries

SillageGolden Aries

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value22

Category winnerA Rose For...Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

rose100%

woody92%

amber84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

floral100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

yellow floral77%

sweet69%

tropical61%

Scent match15%Clearly different

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

Top

Ylang-YlangPineappleBlack CurrantPink Pepper

Heart

TuberoseFrangipaniJasmine SambacNarcissusMoroccan Rose

Base

AmberVanillaPatchouliSandalwoodIncenseAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesIncense, Agarwood (Oud), Tuberose and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer28

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night–

Spring86

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day95

Night100

Category winnerGolden AriesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex38

Women55

Men7

Unisex25

Women68

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,926

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#8,255

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews13

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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Golden Aries by Boadicea the Victorious pairs sun-warmed ylang-ylang and juicy pineapple against a dense oriental base of agarwood and incense. Created by Christian Provenzano in 2015, this bold bottle mixes white floral sweetness with smoky resin. It shines in warm spring air and crisp autumn evenings, offering a ric…

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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 Golden Aries?

A Rose For... takes 4 of 7 categories. A Rose For... is rated 4.20/5 from 261 votes; Golden Aries is rated 4.15/5 from 243 votes. Choose A Rose For... for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Golden Aries for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, A Rose For... or Golden Aries?

Golden Aries lasts longest (Golden Aries 75/100, A Rose For... 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Rose For... or Golden Aries?

Golden Aries projects furthest (Golden Aries 72/100, A Rose For... 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Rose For... and Golden Aries smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Tuberose and Patchouli.

Is A Rose For... or Golden Aries better for summer or winter?

For summer, Golden Aries is the stronger pick. For winter, A Rose For... is the stronger pick. A Rose For... suits daytime wear; Golden Aries suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Rose For... and Golden Aries?

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. Golden Aries has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Pineapple, Black Currant and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tuberose, Frangipani, Jasmine Sambac and Narcissus, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli and Sandalwood.