Fragrance comparison

A Song For The Rose Eau de Parfum vs 212 VIP Rosé Red

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 622 ratings analysed

A Song For The Rose Eau de Parfum

Gucci

3.99377 votes

Rank #11,506 RoseMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

212 VIP Rosé Red

Carolina Herrera

4.03245 votes

Rank #8,855 SweetAlcohol

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 VIP Rosé Red takes 7 of 8 categories.

A Song For The Rose Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
212 VIP Rosé Red
Choose it for a sweet and alcohol character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

A Song For The Rose Eau de Parfum1/8

212 VIP Rosé Red7/8

Ratings & consensus: 212 VIP Rosé Red
Community sentiment: 212 VIP Rosé Red
Longevity: 212 VIP Rosé Red
Sillage & projection: 212 VIP Rosé Red
Value for money: 212 VIP Rosé Red
Versatility: A Song For The Rose Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): 212 VIP Rosé Red
Fragranxe ranking: 212 VIP Rosé Red

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Song For The Rose Eau de ParfumGucci

212 VIP Rosé RedCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 377 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

4.03/ 5 · 245 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winner212 VIP Rosé RedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

33%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

377 votes

41%Love

36%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

245 votes

Category winner212 VIP Rosé RedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

Longevity212 VIP Rosé Red

Sillage212 VIP Rosé Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value46

Category winner212 VIP Rosé RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

rose100%

musky83%

woody65%

floral48%

powdery30%

sweet100%

alcohol88%

green77%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy53%

fruity42%

Scent match13%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Bulgarian RoseMuskWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

LiquorTomatoRaspberry

Heart2-4 hrs

TiramisuSpicesBulgarian Rose

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliMuskWoody Notes

Category winner212 VIP Rosé RedLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer72

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day83

Night100

Category winnerA Song For The Rose Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex31

Women62

Men3

Unisex9

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,506

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#8,855

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winner212 VIP Rosé RedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A Song For The Rose Eau de Parfum by Gucci presents a clean, focused treatment of Bulgarian rose supported by soft musk and subtle woody notes. Created by perfumer Alberto Morillas, the scent avoids heavy spice or dark amber, focusing instead on the dewy, fresh petal quality of a blooming garden flower. As it settles,…

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Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Rosé Red puts an eccentric twist on modern party perfumes. The opening hits fast with a boozy splash of sweet red liqueur, sharp garden tomato, and tart raspberry. That unexpected green tomato note prevents the fruit from turning into sticky syrup. Within thirty minutes, the heart warms into c…

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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 Song For The Rose Eau de Parfum or 212 VIP Rosé Red?

212 VIP Rosé Red takes 7 of 8 categories. A Song For The Rose Eau de Parfum is rated 3.99/5 from 377 votes; 212 VIP Rosé Red is rated 4.03/5 from 245 votes. Choose A Song For The Rose Eau de Parfum for a rose and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 212 VIP Rosé Red for a sweet and alcohol character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, A Song For The Rose Eau de Parfum or 212 VIP Rosé Red?

212 VIP Rosé Red lasts longest (212 VIP Rosé Red 68/100, A Song For The Rose Eau de Parfum 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Song For The Rose Eau de Parfum or 212 VIP Rosé Red?

212 VIP Rosé Red projects furthest (212 VIP Rosé Red 62/100, A Song For The Rose Eau de Parfum 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Song For The Rose Eau de Parfum and 212 VIP Rosé Red smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Musk and Woody Notes.

Is A Song For The Rose Eau de Parfum or 212 VIP Rosé Red better for summer or winter?

For summer, A Song For The Rose Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, 212 VIP Rosé Red is the stronger pick. A Song For The Rose Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; 212 VIP Rosé Red suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Song For The Rose Eau de Parfum and 212 VIP Rosé Red?

A Song For The Rose Eau de Parfum features Bulgarian Rose, Musk and Woody Notes. 212 VIP Rosé Red has top notes of Liquor, Tomato and Raspberry, heart notes of Tiramisu, Spices and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Woody Notes.