Fragrance comparison

A Song For The Rose Eau de Parfum vs Forbidden Rose

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 390 ratings analysed

A Song For The Rose Eau de Parfum

Gucci

3.99377 votes

Rank #11,506 RoseMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Forbidden Rose

Artal Perfumes

4.1513 votes

Rank #36,224 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Forbidden Rose takes 3 of 5 categories.

A Song For The Rose Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Forbidden Rose
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

A Song For The Rose Eau de Parfum2/5

Forbidden Rose3/5

Ratings & consensus: A Song For The Rose Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Forbidden Rose
Sillage & projection: Forbidden Rose
Value for money: Forbidden Rose
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A Song For The Rose Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Song For The Rose Eau de ParfumGucci

Forbidden RoseArtal Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 377 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 24%Had 1%Want 75%

Category winnerA Song For The Rose Eau de ParfumRating 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

62%Love

8%Like

23%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityForbidden Rose

SillageForbidden Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value58

Category winnerForbidden RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

musky83%

woody65%

floral48%

powdery30%

amber100%

woody92%

rose84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both rose and woody

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

Top

IncenseLabdanumAmbreineCognacWhiskeyBlack Pepper

Heart

Bulgarian RoseRoseVanillaAmberPatchouli

Base

MuskIndian OudTonka BeanWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Musk and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for A Song For The Rose Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer72

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night64

Spring30

Summer20

Fall50

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex31

Women62

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,506

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#36,224

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerA Song For The Rose Eau de ParfumHigher 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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Forbidden Rose wears like a dark, resinous rose wrapped in incense, labdanum and a soft boozy glow. Early on it can feel camphoric, smoky and slightly minty, then the rose turns richer and more sensual over amber, vanilla and woods. It suits shoppers who like bold rose fragrances with warmth and texture rather than a …

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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 Forbidden Rose?

Forbidden Rose takes 3 of 5 categories. A Song For The Rose Eau de Parfum is rated 3.99/5 from 377 votes; Forbidden Rose is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes. Choose A Song For The Rose Eau de Parfum for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Forbidden Rose for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, A Song For The Rose Eau de Parfum or Forbidden Rose?

Forbidden Rose lasts longest (Forbidden Rose 75/100, 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 Forbidden Rose?

Forbidden Rose projects furthest (Forbidden Rose 75/100, 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 Forbidden Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and woody accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Musk and Woody Notes.

Is A Song For The Rose Eau de Parfum or Forbidden Rose better for summer or winter?

A Song For The Rose Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Forbidden Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Song For The Rose Eau de Parfum and Forbidden Rose?

A Song For The Rose Eau de Parfum features Bulgarian Rose, Musk and Woody Notes. Forbidden Rose has top notes of Incense, Labdanum, Ambreine and Cognac, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Rose, Vanilla and Amber, a base of Musk, Indian Oud, Tonka Bean and Woody Notes.