Bulgarian Rose vs Celia
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Bulgarian RoseChoose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
CeliaChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bulgarian Rose2/4
Celia2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bulgarian Rose
- Sillage & projection
- Celia
- Value for money
- Celia
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bulgarian Rose
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bulgarian RoseMahoganyCeliaSeventeenWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.66/ 5 · 105 votes
Have 35%Had 22%Want 42%
4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 22%Had 11%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
44%Like
7%Ok
22%Dislike
3%Hate
105 votes
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBulgarian Rose
SillageCelia
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCeliaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
rose92%
vanilla84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
fruity100%
woody92%
floral84%
fresh77%
green69%
vanilla61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both fruity and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
White RoseBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeBergamotLemon
Heart
Bulgarian RoseRaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyPlum
Base
BenzoinTonka BeanMuskAmberVanillaCedarSandalwood
Top
PlumBlack CurrantApple
Heart
LilacWormwoodLily-of-the-ValleySolar Notes
Base
PatchouliCedarVanillaSandalwoodBenzoinWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Lily-of-the-Valley, Plum and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter77
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,485
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#62,964
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBulgarian RoseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMahogany 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 →Seventeen Celia offers a cozy, fruit-forward experience that leans into dark plum and black currant before settling into a warm sandalwood and vanilla base. It is designed for casual daytime wear during the transition from cool spring mornings to mild autumn afternoons, wrapping the wearer in a soft, woody skin scent.
Reviews →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, Bulgarian Rose or Celia?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bulgarian Rose is rated 3.66/5 from 105 votes; Celia is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Bulgarian Rose for a amber and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Celia for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bulgarian Rose or Celia?
Bulgarian Rose lasts longest (Bulgarian Rose 59/100, Celia 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bulgarian Rose or Celia?
Celia projects furthest (Celia 56/100, Bulgarian Rose 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bulgarian Rose and Celia smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and vanilla accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Lily-of-the-Valley, Plum and Benzoin.
Is Bulgarian Rose or Celia better for summer or winter?
Celia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bulgarian Rose and Celia?
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. Celia has top notes of Plum, Black Currant and Apple, heart notes of Lilac, Wormwood, Lily-of-the-Valley and Solar Notes, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Vanilla and Sandalwood.
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