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Blush vs Rose Arabia Almond

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

Updated 815 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Arabia Almond takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Blush

    Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Rose Arabia Almond

    Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Blush3/7
Rose Arabia Almond4/7
Ratings & consensus
Rose Arabia Almond
Community sentiment
Rose Arabia Almond
Longevity
Rose Arabia Almond
Sillage & projection
Blush
Value for money
Blush
Versatility
Blush
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Rose Arabia Almond

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
BlushMarc Jacobs
Rose Arabia AlmondWIDIAN
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.82/ 5 · 441 votes
Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%
4.12/ 5 · 374 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerRose Arabia AlmondRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
31%Love
44%Like
2%Ok
22%Dislike
1%Hate

441 votes

43%Love
37%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate

374 votes

Category winnerRose Arabia AlmondMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityRose Arabia Almond

SillageBlush

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value56
¤ Price value42
Category winnerBlushBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
floral83%
citrus65%
fruity48%
woody30%
sweet100%
fruity92%
white floral84%
vanilla77%
tuberose69%
powdery61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
JasminePeachBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
HoneysuckleOrange BlossomFreesiaTuberose
Base5-8 hrs
Cashmere WoodMuskSandalwood
Top
AlmondPlumPeachRaspberryCoconutPink PepperMandarin Orange
Heart
TuberoseOrchidHoneysuckleOrange BlossomViolet
Base
PralineVanillaSiam BenzoinMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Patchouli
InformationalShared notesPeach, Honeysuckle, Orange Blossom and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Blush, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer73
Fall0
Winter14
Day100
Night32
Spring82
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBlushMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex8
Women92
Casual 40%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%
Men2
Unisex10
Women88
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,088

PerfumerSteve DeMercado

Launched—

Reviews60

Overall rank#4,660

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews36

Category winnerRose Arabia AlmondHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Blush approaches white flowers with surprising restraint. Do not expect a screechy floral bomb. The first spritz delivers crisp bergamot and a watery splash of white peach that cuts through the air. Within ten minutes, star jasmine blooms alongside honeysuckle and sheer orange blossom. It smells like chill…

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Rose Arabia Almond opens like sweet marzipan and syrupy fruit, then quickly shifts toward orchid, tuberose and vanilla. On many wearers, the almond becomes softer than the name suggests. It suits anyone who enjoys creamy gourmand florals with a powdery finish. Sample first if heavy white florals, strong sweetness, or…

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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, Blush or Rose Arabia Almond?

Rose Arabia Almond takes 4 of 7 categories. Blush is rated 3.82/5 from 441 votes; Rose Arabia Almond is rated 4.12/5 from 374 votes. Choose Blush for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rose Arabia Almond for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Blush or Rose Arabia Almond?

Rose Arabia Almond lasts longest (Rose Arabia Almond 67/100, Blush 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blush or Rose Arabia Almond?

Blush projects furthest (Blush 62/100, Rose Arabia Almond 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blush and Rose Arabia Almond smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Honeysuckle, Orange Blossom and Tuberose.

Is Blush or Rose Arabia Almond better for summer or winter?

For summer, Blush is the stronger pick. For winter, Rose Arabia Almond is the stronger pick. Blush suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blush and Rose Arabia Almond?

Blush has top notes of Jasmine, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Orange Blossom, Freesia and Tuberose, a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk and Sandalwood. Rose Arabia Almond has top notes of Almond, Plum, Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Tuberose, Orchid, Honeysuckle and Orange Blossom, a base of Praline, Vanilla, Siam Benzoin and Musk.

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