Fragrance comparison

Betwixt and Between Extrait vs Smolderose Spray Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 333 ratings analysed

5 wins

Betwixt and Between Extrait

Anka Kuş Parfüm

4.3598 votes

Rank #5,019 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Smolderose Spray Eau de Parfum

January Scent Project

4.03235 votes

Rank #23,857 RoseAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Betwixt and Between Extrait takes 5 of 7 categories.

Betwixt and Between Extrait
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Smolderose Spray Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Betwixt and Between Extrait5/7

Smolderose Spray Eau de Parfum1/7

Ratings & consensus: Betwixt and Between Extrait
Community sentiment: Betwixt and Between Extrait
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Betwixt and Between Extrait
Value for money: Smolderose Spray Eau de Parfum
Versatility: Betwixt and Between Extrait
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Betwixt and Between Extrait

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Betwixt and Between ExtraitAnka Kuş Parfüm

Smolderose Spray Eau de ParfumJanuary Scent Project

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.03/ 5 · 235 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerBetwixt and Between ExtraitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

21%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

98 votes

49%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

235 votes

Category winnerBetwixt and Between ExtraitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageBetwixt and Between Extrait

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value65

Category winnerSmolderose Spray Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody91%

smoky83%

musky74%

amber65%

powdery56%

rose100%

amber92%

floral84%

smoky77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both rose, smoky and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Rose

Heart

Damask RoseSmokeMuskAmber

Base

Cashmere MuskWoodsy NotesLeather

Top

OlibanumBergamot

Heart

Damask RoseBlack ElderSaffron

Base

SeashellsSmokeLabdanumAgarwood (Oud)Patchouli

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose and Smoke. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer41

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring46

Summer29

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBetwixt and Between ExtraitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex60

Women19

Men14

Unisex51

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,019

PerfumerAli Erkekli

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#23,857

PerfumerJohn Biebel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBetwixt and Between ExtraitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Betwixt and Between Extrait opens with a sharp burst of fresh rose coupled with a cooling, slightly mentholic undertone. As the top notes quiet down, dense smoke and Damask rose emerge, wrapped in heavy musk and warm amber. The base sits on dark leather, cashmere musk, and dry woodsy notes, giving the composition a sh…

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January Scent Project Smolderose Spray Eau de Parfum opens with a sharp, chilly breath of bergamot and frankincense before shifting into a dark, smoky rose. This is not a powdery dressing-room scent. Instead, the perfumer John Biebel pairs Damask rose with roasted seashells and saffron, creating a mineral, briny warmt…

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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, Betwixt and Between Extrait or Smolderose Spray Eau de Parfum?

Betwixt and Between Extrait takes 5 of 7 categories. Betwixt and Between Extrait is rated 4.35/5 from 98 votes; Smolderose Spray Eau de Parfum is rated 4.03/5 from 235 votes. Choose Betwixt and Between Extrait for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Smolderose Spray Eau de Parfum for a rose and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Betwixt and Between Extrait or Smolderose Spray Eau de Parfum?

They last about the same: Betwixt and Between Extrait 83/100, Smolderose Spray Eau de Parfum 83/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Betwixt and Between Extrait or Smolderose Spray Eau de Parfum?

Betwixt and Between Extrait projects furthest (Betwixt and Between Extrait 72/100, Smolderose Spray Eau de Parfum 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Betwixt and Between Extrait and Smolderose Spray Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, smoky and amber accords. Common notes include Damask Rose and Smoke.

Is Betwixt and Between Extrait or Smolderose Spray Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Betwixt and Between Extrait is the stronger pick. For winter, Betwixt and Between Extrait is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Betwixt and Between Extrait and Smolderose Spray Eau de Parfum?

Betwixt and Between Extrait has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Damask Rose, Smoke, Musk and Amber, a base of Cashmere Musk, Woodsy Notes and Leather. Smolderose Spray Eau de Parfum has top notes of Olibanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Damask Rose, Black Elder and Saffron, a base of Seashells, Smoke, Labdanum and Agarwood (Oud).