Fragrance comparison

Alive vs December Rose

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 77 ratings analysed

Alive

American Eagle

4.5812 votes

Rank #42,182 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

December Rose

PARIS CORNER

3.8965 votes

Rank #19,499 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

December Rose takes 3 of 5 categories.

Alive
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
December Rose
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Alive2/5

December Rose3/5

Ratings & consensus: Alive
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: December Rose
Sillage & projection: December Rose
Value for money: Alive
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: December Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AliveAmerican Eagle

December RosePARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 9%Had 65%Want 26%

3.89/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 41%Had 7%Want 51%

Category winnerAliveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

34%Love

40%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityDecember Rose

SillageDecember Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value67

Category winnerAliveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

rose100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

sweet61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitTangerineBergamotBasilCardamomGreen LeavesAniseWatery Notes

Heart

GeraniumRoseLilyClary SageJasmineCloves

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodAmberMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

BlueberryTangerine

Heart2 to 3 hours

RoseGeraniumMagnolia

Base3 to 4 hours

MuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Geranium, Rose and Patchouli. Durations are only published for December Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Spring81

Summer33

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night69

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,182

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerDecember RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alive by American Eagle is a classic Aromatic Fougere that opens with a bright burst of grapefruit and tangerine. This 2001 release settles into a woody, aromatic heart with notes of geranium and clary sage. It is a versatile choice for casual day wear, especially during warmer spring or summer months when you want so…

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December Rose by PARIS CORNER presents a bright, fruity floral profile built around juicy fruit and classic petals. It opens with an immediate burst of tart blueberry and sweet tangerine, giving the scent an energetic, tangy start. As the opening settles, the heart reveals rich rose accompanied by crisp geranium and g…

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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, Alive or December Rose?

December Rose takes 3 of 5 categories. Alive is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes; December Rose is rated 3.89/5 from 65 votes. Choose Alive for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose December Rose for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alive or December Rose?

December Rose lasts longest (December Rose 64/100, Alive 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alive or December Rose?

Projection is very close: December Rose 52/100, Alive 50/100 for sillage.

Do Alive and December Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Geranium, Rose and Patchouli.

Is Alive or December Rose better for summer or winter?

Alive suits daytime wear; December Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alive and December Rose?

Alive has top notes of Grapefruit, Tangerine, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of Geranium, Rose, Lily and Clary Sage, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. December Rose has top notes of Blueberry and Tangerine, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Magnolia, a base of Musk and Patchouli.