Fragrance comparison

Bulgarian Rose vs Cassili

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 3,255 ratings analysed

Bulgarian Rose

Mahogany

3.66105 votes

Rank #25,044 AmberRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Cassili

Parfums de Marly

3.843,150 votes

Rank #5,716 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cassili takes 6 of 7 categories.

Bulgarian Rose
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Cassili
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bulgarian Rose1/7

Cassili6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bulgarian RoseMahogany

CassiliParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 35%Had 22%Want 42%

3.84/ 5 · 3,150 votes

Have 42%Had 12%Want 46%

Category winnerCassiliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

44%Like

7%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

105 votes

34%Love

34%Like

18%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

3,150 votes

Category winnerCassiliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityCassili

SillageCassili

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value22

Category winnerBulgarian RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

rose92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

fresh69%

tropical61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fruity, vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White RoseBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

Bulgarian RoseRaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyPlum

Base

BenzoinTonka BeanMuskAmberVanillaCedarSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

Red CurrantFloral NotesBulgarian Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

PlumFrangipaniPetaliaMimosa

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaTonka BeanSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Plum, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Cassili, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer88

Fall0

Winter23

Day100

Night32

Category winnerCassiliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex2

Women98

Casual 37%Work 27%Date 24%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,044

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#5,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerCassiliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mahogany Bulgarian Rose offers a rich floral profile centered on a deep rose note. It starts with a juicy splash of black currant and bright mandarin orange before settling into a warm foundation of sweet tonka bean and benzoin. This fragrance suits casual evening wear during cooler spring and autumn nights.

Reviews →

Parfums de Marly Cassili smells like chilled peach cream poured over tart berries. The initial spray hits with a sharp burst of red currant and fresh Bulgarian rose before mellowing fast. Within ten minutes, tropical frangipani and juicy plum create an unexpected stone fruit illusion that feels silky, bright, and chee…

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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, Bulgarian Rose or Cassili?

Cassili takes 6 of 7 categories. Bulgarian Rose is rated 3.66/5 from 105 votes; Cassili is rated 3.84/5 from 3,150 votes. Choose Bulgarian Rose for a amber and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Cassili for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bulgarian Rose or Cassili?

Cassili lasts longest (Cassili 63/100, Bulgarian Rose 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bulgarian Rose or Cassili?

Cassili projects furthest (Cassili 56/100, Bulgarian Rose 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bulgarian Rose and Cassili smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Plum, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.

Is Bulgarian Rose or Cassili better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bulgarian Rose and Cassili?

Bulgarian Rose has top notes of White Rose, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Raspberry, Lily-of-the-Valley and Plum, a base of Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Musk and Amber. Cassili has top notes of Red Currant, Floral Notes and Bulgarian Rose, heart notes of Plum, Frangipani, Petalia and Mimosa, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.