Fragrance comparison

Bellatrix Lestrange vs A Rose by Many Names

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

Bellatrix Lestrange

Wild Drops Parfums

5.003 votes

Rank #46,717 LeatherTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

A Rose by Many Names

Aromas de Salazar

3.4219 votes

Rank #65,738 RoseTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Bellatrix Lestrange
Choose it for a leather and tobacco character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.
A Rose by Many Names
Choose it for a rose and tobacco character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bellatrix Lestrange2/4

A Rose by Many Names2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: A Rose by Many Names
Sillage & projection: A Rose by Many Names
Value for money: Bellatrix Lestrange
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bellatrix Lestrange

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bellatrix LestrangeWild Drops Parfums

A Rose by Many NamesAromas de Salazar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 18%Had 2%Want 80%

3.42/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 28%Had 16%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

42%Love

11%Like

16%Ok

11%Dislike

21%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityA Rose by Many Names

SillageA Rose by Many Names

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value47

Category winnerBellatrix LestrangeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

tobacco92%

animalic84%

gasoline77%

mossy69%

woody61%

rose100%

tobacco92%

oud84%

leather77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both tobacco and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Plum LiquorGasoline

Heart

LeatherTobaccoCopaiba balm

Base

Dark PatchouliOakmoss

Top

Blood OrangeBergamotCurry Tree

Heart

Bulgarian RoseMoroccan RoseRose de MaiTobaccoBulgarian Light TobaccoLiatris

Base

Assam OudCastoreumLeatherWhite MuskVirginia CedarOakmossAmberHoney

InformationalShared notesLeather, Tobacco and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring43

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex82

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,717

PerfumerAnna Nikishina

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,738

PerfumerMichael Salazar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBellatrix LestrangeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bellatrix Lestrange is an unusual leather scent built around plum liquor, gasoline, tobacco, and dark mossy woods. It opens boozy and sharp, then settles into a smoky, animalic leather with patchouli and oakmoss underneath. This is a bold, atmospheric fragrance rather than an easy daily reach. It may suit wearers who …

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Michael Salazar crafts a dense, dark floral in A Rose by Many Names. The scent pairs tart blood orange and green curry leaf with a heavy heart of Bulgarian rose, Moroccan rose, and dark tobacco. Base notes of Assam oud, castoreum, and raw leather add a gritty, animalic depth. Built for cold evening wear, it leans bold…

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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, Bellatrix Lestrange or A Rose by Many Names?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bellatrix Lestrange is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; A Rose by Many Names is rated 3.42/5 from 19 votes. Choose Bellatrix Lestrange for a leather and tobacco character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall. Choose A Rose by Many Names for a rose and tobacco character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bellatrix Lestrange or A Rose by Many Names?

A Rose by Many Names lasts longest (A Rose by Many Names 76/100, Bellatrix Lestrange 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bellatrix Lestrange or A Rose by Many Names?

A Rose by Many Names projects furthest (A Rose by Many Names 75/100, Bellatrix Lestrange 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bellatrix Lestrange and A Rose by Many Names smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tobacco and leather accords. Common notes include Leather, Tobacco and Oakmoss.

Is Bellatrix Lestrange or A Rose by Many Names better for summer or winter?

A Rose by Many Names suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bellatrix Lestrange and A Rose by Many Names?

Bellatrix Lestrange has top notes of Plum Liquor and Gasoline, heart notes of Leather, Tobacco and Copaiba balm, a base of Dark Patchouli and Oakmoss. A Rose by Many Names has top notes of Blood Orange, Bergamot and Curry Tree, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Moroccan Rose, Rose de Mai and Tobacco, a base of Assam Oud, Castoreum, Leather and White Musk.