Fragrance comparison

Azrak vs Macaroon Rose

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 253 ratings analysed

5 wins

Azrak

Boadicea the Victorious

4.21213 votes

Rank #3,749 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Macaroon Rose

Vera Bradley

3.6240 votes

Rank #53,940 RoseSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azrak takes 5 of 7 categories.

Azrak
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Macaroon Rose
Choose it for a rose and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Azrak5/7

Macaroon Rose2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AzrakBoadicea the Victorious

Macaroon RoseVera Bradley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 213 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.62/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 19%Had 16%Want 66%

Category winnerAzrakRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

30%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

213 votes

13%Love

58%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerAzrakMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAzrak

SillageAzrak

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value35

Category winnerMacaroon RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

musky61%

rose100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleBergamotLemonCassisCardamomCinnamon

Heart

RoseJasmineSpicesVioletLily-of-the-ValleyViolet Leaf

Base

MuskWoodsy NotesAgarwood (Oud)AmberCedarSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

MacaronsBergamotCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseViolet LeafJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cassis, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Macaroon Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter39

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall55

Winter27

Day100

Night24

Category winnerMacaroon RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex54

Women21

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Casual 43%Work 30%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,749

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews32

Overall rank#53,940

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAzrakHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Boadicea the Victorious Azrak hits the skin with an instant flash of tart pineapple, bergamot, and lemon. It is bright. Soon, dewy violet leaf and soft jasmine emerge to soften the fruitiness. The base introduces dry cedar, smooth sandalwood, and a tame touch of agarwood that keeps the scent grounded for hours. It fee…

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Vera Bradley Macaroon Rose delivers a playful, confectionary twist on a classic garden rose. The opening greets you with crisp bergamot and tangy cassis before introducing a sweet, airy almond macaron accord. Fresh pink rose and dewy violet leaf form the floral heart, keeping the bakery sweetness from turning cloying.…

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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, Azrak or Macaroon Rose?

Azrak takes 5 of 7 categories. Azrak is rated 4.21/5 from 213 votes; Macaroon Rose is rated 3.62/5 from 40 votes. Choose Azrak for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Macaroon Rose for a rose and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Azrak or Macaroon Rose?

Azrak lasts longest (Azrak 77/100, Macaroon Rose 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azrak or Macaroon Rose?

Azrak projects furthest (Azrak 72/100, Macaroon Rose 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Azrak and Macaroon Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cassis, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Azrak or Macaroon Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Macaroon Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Azrak is the stronger pick. Macaroon Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Azrak and Macaroon Rose?

Azrak has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot, Lemon and Cassis, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Spices and Violet, a base of Musk, Woodsy Notes, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber. Macaroon Rose has top notes of Macarons, Bergamot and Cassis, heart notes of Rose, Violet Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk.