Fragrance comparison

Bare Rose vs My Pearl Divine

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 432 ratings analysed

Bare Rose

Victoria's Secret

3.80424 votes

Rank #3,769 RoseMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

My Pearl Divine

Sergio Nero

3.628 votes

Rank #49,566 White FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

My Pearl Divine takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bare Rose
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
My Pearl Divine
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bare Rose1/4

My Pearl Divine3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: My Pearl Divine
Sillage & projection: My Pearl Divine
Value for money: My Pearl Divine
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bare Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bare RoseVictoria's Secret

My Pearl DivineSergio Nero

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 424 votes

Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

30%Like

16%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

412 votes

13%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityMy Pearl Divine

SillageMy Pearl Divine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMy Pearl DivineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

musky91%

fruity83%

woody74%

sweet65%

powdery56%

white floral100%

powdery92%

woody84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

musky61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pear

Heart

Rose

Base

DreamwoodMuskCedar

Top

BergamotMelonPeachPear

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaRoseViolet

Base

MuskCedarSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesPear, Rose, Musk and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer62

Fall0

Winter40

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,769

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#49,566

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBare RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bare Rose by Victoria's Secret is a modern floral musk that pairs crisp, juicy pear skin with a fresh Rosa Centifolia heart. Built on a proprietary blend of Dreamwood, musk, and cedar, it offers a clean, versatile profile. This fragrance is designed for daily wear, providing a polished and effortless finish that works…

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My Pearl Divine by Sergio Nero balances crisp bergamot and juicy melon with a soft floral heart of lily-of-the-valley and freesia. This 2016 release dries down to a gentle blend of musk, sandalwood, and vanilla. It is a light, feminine choice for everyday office wear during mild spring or summer days when you need a c…

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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, Bare Rose or My Pearl Divine?

My Pearl Divine takes 3 of 4 categories. Bare Rose is rated 3.80/5 from 424 votes; My Pearl Divine is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Bare Rose for a rose and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose My Pearl Divine for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bare Rose or My Pearl Divine?

My Pearl Divine lasts longest (My Pearl Divine 65/100, Bare Rose 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bare Rose or My Pearl Divine?

Projection is very close: My Pearl Divine 50/100, Bare Rose 48/100 for sillage.

Do Bare Rose and My Pearl Divine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Pear, Rose, Musk and Cedar.

Is Bare Rose or My Pearl Divine better for summer or winter?

My Pearl Divine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bare Rose and My Pearl Divine?

Bare Rose has top notes of Pear, heart notes of Rose, a base of Dreamwood, Musk and Cedar. My Pearl Divine has top notes of Bergamot, Melon, Peach and Pear, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia, Rose and Violet, a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vanilla.