Fragrance comparison

Anthracite vs White Rose

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 187 ratings analysed

7 wins

Anthracite

Jacomo

4.13127 votes

Rank #11,452 GreenWhite Floral

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44%scent match

Some overlap

White Rose

Majouri

3.9860 votes

Rank #20,205 White FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anthracite takes 7 of 7 categories.

Anthracite
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
White Rose
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Anthracite7/7

White Rose0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnthraciteJacomo

White RoseMajouri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 35%Had 21%Want 44%

3.98/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 56%

Category winnerAnthraciteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

56%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

127 votes

35%Love

38%Like

18%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerAnthraciteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAnthracite

SillageAnthracite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value47

Category winnerAnthraciteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

white floral100%

green91%

musky83%

rose74%

citrus65%

powdery56%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral, green and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HiacynthBasilBergamotLemon

Heart

NarcissusOrris RootOrange BlossomTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyVioletRoseJasmine

Base

AmberVetiverCedarHeliotropeBenzoinMuskVanilla

Top15 to 30 minutes

Green NotesWhite FlowersLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

White MuskRoseSpicy Notes

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskTuberoseBenzoin

InformationalShared notesLemon, Tuberose, Rose and Benzoin. Durations are only published for White Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall94

Winter78

Day100

Night58

Spring100

Summer81

Fall52

Winter30

Day100

Night31

Category winnerAnthraciteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex29

Women54

Men8

Unisex8

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,452

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#20,205

PerfumerCyrill Roland

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerAnthraciteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anthracite by Jacomo is a complex oriental floral fragrance launched in 1990. It balances green notes like hyacinth and basil against a dense base of vanilla, benzoin, and amber. This scent feels mysterious and dark, suited for cooler weather when you want a fragrance that feels like an enchanted forest.

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White Rose by Majouri delivers a crisp, clean floral profile centered around pale petals and soft greenery. The scent begins with a burst of tart lemon alongside fresh green notes and dew-kissed white flowers, presenting an immediate garden-fresh atmosphere. As the bright citrus settles, the core introduces a delicate…

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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, Anthracite or White Rose?

Anthracite takes 7 of 7 categories. Anthracite is rated 4.13/5 from 127 votes; White Rose is rated 3.98/5 from 60 votes. Choose Anthracite for a green and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose White Rose for a white floral and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Anthracite or White Rose?

Anthracite lasts longest (Anthracite 68/100, White Rose 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anthracite or White Rose?

Anthracite projects furthest (Anthracite 61/100, White Rose 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anthracite and White Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, green and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Tuberose, Rose and Benzoin.

Is Anthracite or White Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, White Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Anthracite is the stronger pick. Anthracite suits daytime wear; White Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anthracite and White Rose?

Anthracite has top notes of Hiacynth, Basil, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Narcissus, Orris Root, Orange Blossom and Tuberose, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Cedar and Heliotrope. White Rose has top notes of Green Notes, White Flowers and Lemon, heart notes of White Musk, Rose and Spicy Notes, a base of Musk, Tuberose and Benzoin.