Fragrance comparison

A Rose For... vs Harmattan

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 348 ratings analysed

A Rose For...

Floris

4.20261 votes

Rank #4,930 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Harmattan

Roads

3.7787 votes

Rank #13,050 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Harmattan takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

A Rose For...3/7

Harmattan4/7

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

HarmattanRoads

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 261 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 45%

3.77/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 27%Had 18%Want 55%

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

30%Love

55%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

56 votes

Category winnerHarmattanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityHarmattan

SillageHarmattan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value54

Category winnerHarmattanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody92%

amber84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

oud77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

Scent match53%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

Top

Lavender

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)VetiverSaffronBlack PepperTuberoseYlang-YlangRose

Base

IncensePatchouliSandalwoodMyrrhTonka Bean

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–

Spring12

Summer6

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night50

Category winnerA Rose For...Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex38

Women55

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,930

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#13,050

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

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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Harmattan by Roads is a woody oriental fragrance that plays with the contrast between dry spices and resinous depth. It opens with aromatic lavender before settling into a heart of oud, vetiver, and saffron. This is a scent for those who enjoy a dusty, incense-heavy profile that sits close to the skin. It works best d…

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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 Harmattan?

Harmattan takes 4 of 7 categories. A Rose For... is rated 4.20/5 from 261 votes; Harmattan is rated 3.77/5 from 87 votes. Choose A Rose For... for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Harmattan for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

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

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

Harmattan projects furthest (Harmattan 67/100, A Rose For... 58/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 53% 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 Harmattan better for summer or winter?

For summer, A Rose For... is the stronger pick. For winter, A Rose For... is the stronger pick. A Rose For... suits daytime wear; Harmattan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Harmattan has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver, Saffron and Black Pepper, a base of Incense, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Myrrh.