Fragrance comparison

An Olfactory Tale vs Rose de Chine

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 632 ratings analysed

3 wins

An Olfactory Tale

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #57,134 AmberRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

96%scent match

Very similar

Rose de Chine

Tom Ford

3.84631 votes

Rank #27,974 RoseAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

An Olfactory Tale takes 3 of 4 categories.

An Olfactory Tale
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rose de Chine
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

An Olfactory Tale3/4

Rose de Chine1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

An Olfactory TaleThe Dua Brand

Rose de ChineTom Ford

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

3.84/ 5 · 631 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

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

31%Love

38%Like

19%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

631 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAn Olfactory Tale

SillageAn Olfactory Tale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value27

Category winnerAn Olfactory TaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

rose90%

floral80%

balsamic70%

fresh60%

musky50%

rose100%

amber88%

floral77%

fresh65%

balsamic53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match96%Very similar · both rose, amber and floral

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

Chinese Peony

Heart

Rose

Base

MyrrhLabdanum

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Myrrh, Rose and Chinese Peony. 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

Summer53

Fall0

Winter51

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men2

Unisex33

Women65

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,134

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#27,974

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRose de ChineHigher 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…

Reviews →

Rose de Chine opens with a bright peony note, but it quickly shifts away from the typical clean floral. The scent relies on a warm base of myrrh and labdanum, creating a resinous, amber rose that sits close to the skin. It feels dusty and golden rather than fresh or dewy. This fragrance works well for cool spring eve…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, An Olfactory Tale or Rose de Chine?

An Olfactory Tale takes 3 of 4 categories. An Olfactory Tale is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Rose de Chine is rated 3.84/5 from 631 votes. Choose An Olfactory Tale for a amber and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rose de Chine for a rose and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, An Olfactory Tale or Rose de Chine?

An Olfactory Tale lasts longest (An Olfactory Tale 80/100, Rose de Chine 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, An Olfactory Tale or Rose de Chine?

An Olfactory Tale projects furthest (An Olfactory Tale 75/100, Rose de Chine 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do An Olfactory Tale and Rose de Chine smell similar?

Very similar: a 96% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, amber and floral accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Myrrh, Rose and Chinese Peony.

Is An Olfactory Tale or Rose de Chine better for summer or winter?

An Olfactory Tale suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in An Olfactory Tale and Rose de Chine?

An Olfactory Tale features Labdanum, Myrrh, Rose and Chinese Peony. Rose de Chine has top notes of Chinese Peony, heart notes of Rose, a base of Myrrh and Labdanum.