Fragrance comparison

An Olfactory Tale vs Rose Chase 误入蔷围

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

1 wins

An Olfactory Tale

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #57,134 AmberRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Rose Chase 误入蔷围

Boitown 冰希黎

3.002 votes

Rank #65,388 Soft SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

An Olfactory Tale takes 1 of 1 categories.

An Olfactory Tale
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rose Chase 误入蔷围
Choose it for a soft spicy and amber character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

An Olfactory Tale1/1

Rose Chase 误入蔷围0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: An Olfactory Tale

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

An Olfactory TaleThe Dua Brand

Rose Chase 误入蔷围Boitown 冰希黎

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

rose90%

floral80%

balsamic70%

fresh60%

musky50%

soft spicy100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

anis77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LabdanumMyrrhRoseChinese Peony

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Pink PepperStar AniseFennelRose

Heart

GeraniumCoffeeLabdanumLicorice

Base

PatchouliVetyverMyrrh

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Myrrh and Rose. Durations are only published for An Olfactory Tale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 39%Party 28%Casual 19%Work 15%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,134

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#65,388

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAn Olfactory TaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

An Olfactory Tale by The Dua Brand opens with an immediate burst of velvety Chinese peony and rich crimson rose. It does not stay an innocent garden floral for long. Within minutes, thick ribbons of smoky myrrh and sticky labdanum anchor the petals to your skin, turning the bouquet dark and resonant. Because this is a…

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Rose Chase is a spicy amber rose with an unusual twist. The opening looks floral on paper, but the fennel, star anise and pink pepper quickly pull it into a darker, more aromatic direction, with coffee, licorice and labdanum adding warmth through the heart. This reads more like a textured rose for someone who enjoys s…

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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, An Olfactory Tale or Rose Chase 误入蔷围?

An Olfactory Tale takes 1 of 1 categories. An Olfactory Tale is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Rose Chase 误入蔷围 is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose An Olfactory Tale for a amber and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rose Chase 误入蔷围 for a soft spicy and amber character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Do An Olfactory Tale and Rose Chase 误入蔷围 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Myrrh and Rose.

Is An Olfactory Tale or Rose Chase 误入蔷围 better for summer or winter?

An Olfactory Tale suits evening wear; Rose Chase 误入蔷围 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in An Olfactory Tale and Rose Chase 误入蔷围?

An Olfactory Tale features Labdanum, Myrrh, Rose and Chinese Peony. Rose Chase 误入蔷围 has top notes of Pink Pepper, Star Anise, Fennel and Rose, heart notes of Geranium, Coffee, Labdanum and Licorice, a base of Patchouli, Vetyver and Myrrh.