Fragrance comparison

Astronomical vs Rosella

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Astronomical

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #72,932 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Rosella

Anfar 1950

5.002 votes

Rank #41,922 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rosella takes 2 of 4 categories.

Astronomical
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Rosella
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Astronomical1/4

Rosella2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AstronomicalThe Dua Brand

RosellaAnfar 1950

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%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 / hate0

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAstronomical

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRosellaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

floral84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

musky61%

floral100%

rose92%

fresh84%

fruity77%

woody69%

musky61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both floral, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Haitian VetiverTurkish RoseFrankincenseCashmeranBergamotVanillaJasmineRhubarbNutmegPeonyCedarMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RhubarbLitchiBergamotNutmeg

Heart

Turkish RosePeonyMuskPetaliaVanilla

Base

IncenseCashmeranCedarHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesHaitian Vetiver, Turkish Rose, Cashmeran and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Astronomical, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night85

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 31%Casual 26%Party 23%Work 20%

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,932

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,922

PerfumerAhmedullah Anfar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRosellaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Astronomical by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum that pairs mouth-watering tartness with deep resinous woods. Right after application, you get an unmistakable punch of crisp rhubarb, sparkling bergamot, and grated nutmeg. It is vibrant and brisk. Give it twenty minutes, and rich Turkish rose blooms alongside soft…

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Rosella by Anfar 1950 opens with a crisp burst of tart rhubarb and sweet litchi, immediately brightened by bergamot and a touch of warm nutmeg. As the initial spray settles, fresh Turkish rose and soft peony take center stage, anchored by clean musk and subtle vanilla. The base grounded in cashmeran, cedar, and Haitia…

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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, Astronomical or Rosella?

Rosella takes 2 of 4 categories. Astronomical is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Rosella is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Astronomical for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose Rosella for a floral and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Astronomical or Rosella?

They last about the same: Astronomical 80/100, Rosella 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Astronomical or Rosella?

Astronomical projects furthest (Astronomical 75/100, Rosella 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Astronomical and Rosella smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Haitian Vetiver, Turkish Rose, Cashmeran and Bergamot.

Is Astronomical or Rosella better for summer or winter?

Astronomical suits daytime wear; Rosella suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Astronomical and Rosella?

Astronomical features Haitian Vetiver, Turkish Rose, Frankincense, Cashmeran and Bergamot. Rosella has top notes of Rhubarb, Litchi, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Peony, Musk and Petalia, a base of Incense, Cashmeran, Cedar and Haitian Vetiver.