Fragrance comparison

Absolu Intense Simply Red vs Over Rose

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 110 ratings analysed

Absolu Intense Simply Red

Rochas

3.86100 votes

Rank #16,148 White FloralVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Over Rose

Laverne

4.3010 votes

Rank #37,319 ChocolateCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Over Rose takes 4 of 5 categories.

Absolu Intense Simply Red
Choose it for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Over Rose
Choose it for a chocolate and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Absolu Intense Simply Red1/5

Over Rose4/5

Ratings & consensus: Over Rose
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Over Rose
Sillage & projection: Over Rose
Value for money: Over Rose
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Absolu Intense Simply Red

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Absolu Intense Simply RedRochas

Over RoseLaverne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 27%Had 26%Want 47%

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 15%Had 9%Want 76%

Category winnerOver RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

49%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

100 votes

70%Love

10%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityOver Rose

SillageOver Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value75

Category winnerOver RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

vanilla92%

amber84%

sweet77%

green69%

citrus61%

chocolate100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

floral77%

amber69%

white floral61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fig LeafMandarin Orange

Heart

White FlowersOrange BlossomTuberose

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaAmberSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeEgyptian Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomExotic floral notes

Base6-8+ hrs

ChocolateAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Vanilla and Amber. Durations are only published for Over Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men14

Unisex43

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,148

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#37,319

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAbsolu Intense Simply RedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rochas Absolu Intense Simply Red is a spicy floral fragrance for women that balances green freshness with a deep, resinous dry-down. It opens with bright mandarin and sharp fig leaf before settling into a warm, creamy base of tonka bean and amber. Ideal for evening wear, this scent brings a touch of sensuality to cool…

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Laverne Over Rose balances lush Egyptian rose petals with rich dark chocolate, sweet vanilla, and bright mandarin orange. The opening greets you with a juicy splash of citrus fruit and dewy red blossoms before settling into a warm bakery-sweet base of molten cocoa and golden amber. Rather than smelling like a dusty an…

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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, Absolu Intense Simply Red or Over Rose?

Over Rose takes 4 of 5 categories. Absolu Intense Simply Red is rated 3.86/5 from 100 votes; Over Rose is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose Absolu Intense Simply Red for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Over Rose for a chocolate and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolu Intense Simply Red or Over Rose?

Over Rose lasts longest (Over Rose 77/100, Absolu Intense Simply Red 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolu Intense Simply Red or Over Rose?

Over Rose projects furthest (Over Rose 75/100, Absolu Intense Simply Red 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolu Intense Simply Red and Over Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Vanilla and Amber.

Is Absolu Intense Simply Red or Over Rose better for summer or winter?

Over Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolu Intense Simply Red and Over Rose?

Absolu Intense Simply Red has top notes of Fig Leaf and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of White Flowers, Orange Blossom and Tuberose, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood. Over Rose has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Egyptian Rose, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Exotic floral notes, a base of Chocolate, Amber and Vanilla.