Fragrance comparison

Aphrodite vs Rose Merveille

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Aphrodite

Ajne

3.504 votes

Rank #55,277 RoseVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Rose Merveille

Ausmane Paris

3.001 votes

Rank #65,197 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Merveille takes 2 of 4 categories.

Aphrodite
Choose it for a rose and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Rose Merveille
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Aphrodite1/4

Rose Merveille2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AphroditeAjne

Rose MerveilleAusmane Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 3%Had 3%Want 95%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 20%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageRose Merveille

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRose MerveilleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

vanilla90%

amber80%

balsamic70%

sweet60%

warm spicy50%

citrus100%

rose88%

musky77%

vanilla65%

powdery53%

aromatic42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both rose and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Madagascar VanillaMyrrhMoroccan RoseTurkish Rose OilBulgarian Rose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Sicilian Lemon

Heart

Bulgarian Rose

Base

Madagascar VanillaWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesMadagascar Vanilla and Bulgarian Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,277

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#65,197

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAphroditeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aphrodite by Ajne is a rose-forward amber floral built around multiple rose materials, sweet Madagascar vanilla, and resinous myrrh. It wears plush and warm, with a soft powdery feel as it settles. One wearer noted a familiar, classic character, comparing it to Guerlain Mitsouko. If you enjoy vintage-leaning rose and …

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Rose Merveille is a bright citrus rose softened by vanilla and clean white musk. The Sicilian lemon gives it a fresh lift at the start, while Bulgarian rose brings the main floral shape without making the scent feel heavy. The dry-down reads sweet, musky, lightly powdery and easy to wear. It suits someone who wants a …

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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, Aphrodite or Rose Merveille?

Rose Merveille takes 2 of 4 categories. Aphrodite is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Rose Merveille is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Aphrodite for a rose and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Rose Merveille for a citrus and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Aphrodite or Rose Merveille?

They last about the same: Aphrodite 80/100, Rose Merveille 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aphrodite or Rose Merveille?

Rose Merveille projects furthest (Rose Merveille 75/100, Aphrodite 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aphrodite and Rose Merveille smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and vanilla accords. Common notes include Madagascar Vanilla and Bulgarian Rose.

Is Aphrodite or Rose Merveille better for summer or winter?

Aphrodite suits day or night wear; Rose Merveille suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aphrodite and Rose Merveille?

Aphrodite features Madagascar Vanilla, Myrrh, Moroccan Rose, Turkish Rose Oil and Bulgarian Rose. Rose Merveille has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, a base of Madagascar Vanilla and White Musk.