Fragrance comparison

Aretha vs Her Rose Journey

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

1 wins

Aretha

Ajmal

3.676 votes

Rank #61,106 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Her Rose Journey

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #67,435 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aretha takes 1 of 1 categories.

Aretha
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Her Rose Journey
Choose it for a fruity and woody character.

Aretha1/1

Her Rose Journey0/1

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: Aretha

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArethaAjmal

Her Rose JourneyThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 39%Had 12%Want 49%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody91%

rose83%

floral74%

powdery65%

citrus56%

fruity100%

woody92%

amber84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

rose61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangePearBergamot

Heart

Turkish RoseJasmineMagnoliaWhite Flowers

Base

SandalwoodCedarMusk

Notes

Turkish RoseStrawberryJasmineLorenoxCassisCedarAmberMuskPear

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPear, Turkish Rose, Jasmine and Cedar. Durations are only published for Her Rose Journey, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,106

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,435

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArethaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aretha by Ajmal is a bright fruity floral built around pear and citrus on top, then a classic bouquet of Turkish rose, jasmine and soft white flowers. As it dries down, the scent turns smoother and more grounded, with clean musk and light woods (cedar and sandalwood). It suits warm weather and daytime wear best, espec…

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Her Rose Journey by The Dua Brand is a fruity floral Extrait de Parfum centered on a blend of sweet berries, fresh pear, and rich Turkish rose. Released in 2021, the fragrance opens with a burst of crisp pear, dark cassis, and ripe strawberry before settling into a heart of Turkish rose and jasmine. The base introduce…

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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, Aretha or Her Rose Journey?

Aretha takes 1 of 1 categories. Aretha is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Her Rose Journey is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Aretha for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Her Rose Journey for a fruity and woody character.

Do Aretha and Her Rose Journey smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and rose accords. Common notes include Pear, Turkish Rose, Jasmine and Cedar.

Is Aretha or Her Rose Journey better for summer or winter?

Aretha suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aretha and Her Rose Journey?

Aretha has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Magnolia and White Flowers, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk. Her Rose Journey features Turkish Rose, Strawberry, Jasmine, Lorenox and Cassis.