Atomic Rose vs Sexuel
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Atomic Rose takes 5 of 7 categories.
Atomic RoseChoose it for a rose and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
SexuelChoose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Atomic Rose5/7
Sexuel2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Atomic Rose
- Community sentiment
- Atomic Rose
- Longevity
- Atomic Rose
- Sillage & projection
- Atomic Rose
- Value for money
- Sexuel
- Versatility
- Sexuel
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Atomic Rose
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Atomic RoseInitio Parfums PrivesSexuelLPDOWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.16/ 5 · 4,601 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
3.07/ 5 · 126 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerAtomic RoseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
25%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
3,698 votes
10%Love
45%Like
15%Ok
23%Dislike
7%Hate
60 votes
Category winnerAtomic RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAtomic Rose
SillageAtomic Rose
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSexuelBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
vanilla88%
citrus77%
soft spicy65%
floral53%
amber42%
rose100%
woody92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
patchouli61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both rose
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperBergamot
Heart
Bulgarian RoseTurkish RoseEgyptian Jasmine
Base
Madagascar VanillaAmber
Top
GeraniumRed BerriesWild BerriesPeach
Heart
Turkish RoseIndonesian Patchouli LeafFrench VioletEgyptian Jasmine
Base
Pine TreeAmberWhite MuskMadagascar Vanilla
InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Egyptian Jasmine, Madagascar Vanilla and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring99
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring61
Summer39
Fall100
Winter67
Day94
Night100
Category winnerSexuelMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#101
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews519
Overall rank#15,409
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews34
Category winnerAtomic RoseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAtomic Rose by Initio Parfums Prives is a powerful floral composition built around lush Bulgarian and Turkish roses. With a spicy top of pink pepper and bergamot, it settles into a deep, velvety heart and a sweet amber-vanilla base. This scent demands attention and performs best on cool evenings or formal events.
Reviews →Sexuel by LPDO offers a distinctive take on a rose-centered profile for those wanting a non-traditional daily scent. Opening with bright red berries and geranium, it settles into an earthy base of pine and vanilla. It is a bold, long-lasting unisex choice that performs well during the cooler months, specifically for t…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Atomic Rose or Sexuel?
Atomic Rose takes 5 of 7 categories. Atomic Rose is rated 4.16/5 from 4,601 votes; Sexuel is rated 3.07/5 from 126 votes. Choose Atomic Rose for a rose and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Sexuel for a rose and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Atomic Rose or Sexuel?
Atomic Rose lasts longest (Atomic Rose 85/100, Sexuel 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Atomic Rose or Sexuel?
Atomic Rose projects furthest (Atomic Rose 78/100, Sexuel 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Atomic Rose and Sexuel smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Egyptian Jasmine, Madagascar Vanilla and Amber.
Is Atomic Rose or Sexuel better for summer or winter?
For summer, Sexuel is the stronger pick. For winter, Atomic Rose is the stronger pick. Sexuel suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Atomic Rose and Sexuel?
Atomic Rose has top notes of Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Turkish Rose and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Madagascar Vanilla and Amber. Sexuel has top notes of Geranium, Red Berries, Wild Berries and Peach, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, French Violet and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Pine Tree, Amber, White Musk and Madagascar Vanilla.
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