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Amnesia Rose vs SOD

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

Updated 180 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

SOD takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Amnesia Rose

    Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • SOD

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Amnesia Rose2/7
SOD5/7
Ratings & consensus
SOD
Community sentiment
Amnesia Rose
Longevity
SOD
Sillage & projection
SOD
Value for money
SOD
Versatility
SOD
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Amnesia Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Amnesia RoseAedes de Venustas
SODMallo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.82/ 5 · 129 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
4.10/ 5 · 51 votes
Have 34%Had 2%Want 64%
Category winnerSODRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
51%Love
26%Like
14%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate

92 votes

65%Love
10%Like
8%Ok
6%Dislike
12%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerAmnesia RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity81
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevitySOD

SillageSOD

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value46
¤ Price value52
Category winnerSODBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
woody92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
patchouli69%
balsamic61%
amber100%
woody92%
earthy84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
balsamic61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
Moroccan RoseBulgarian RosePatchouliIncenseSaffronPink PepperLabdanumClearwoodCypriol Oil or NagarmothaBenzoinBushman CandleAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
BenzoinMitti AttarDavanaSoil TinctureAgarwood (Oud)CivetCypriol Oil or NagarmothaFrankincenseJava vetiver oilPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Benzoin and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for SOD, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring71
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring42
Summer26
Fall100
Winter100
Day63
Night100
Category winnerSODMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men7
Unisex48
Women45
Men27
Unisex73
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,407

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#13,068

PerfumerAntonio Lasheras, Rajesh Balkrishnan

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerAmnesia RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amnesia Rose by Aedes de Venustas is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Amnesia Rose was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Luca Maffei.

Reviews →

SOD by Mallo brings an unusually comforting perspective to deep forest aromas, balancing damp ground with warm sweetness. Released in 2024 through a collaboration between Antonio Lasheras and Rajesh Balkrishnan, the composition centers on mitti attar and soil tincture paired with rich benzoin and dark agarwood. Rather…

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amnesia Rose or SOD?

SOD takes 5 of 7 categories. Amnesia Rose is rated 3.82/5 from 129 votes; SOD is rated 4.10/5 from 51 votes. Choose Amnesia Rose for a rose and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose SOD for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amnesia Rose or SOD?

SOD lasts longest (SOD 81/100, Amnesia Rose 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amnesia Rose or SOD?

Projection is very close: SOD 65/100, Amnesia Rose 64/100 for sillage.

Do Amnesia Rose and SOD smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Benzoin and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Amnesia Rose or SOD better for summer or winter?

For summer, SOD is the stronger pick. For winter, Amnesia Rose is the stronger pick. SOD suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amnesia Rose and SOD?

Amnesia Rose features Moroccan Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Patchouli, Incense and Saffron. SOD features Benzoin, Mitti Attar, Davana, Soil Tincture and Agarwood (Oud).

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