Fragrance comparison

Bulgarian Rose vs London Queen

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 154 ratings analysed

Bulgarian Rose

Mahogany

3.66105 votes

Rank #25,148 AmberRose

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58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

London Queen

Parfums Elite

3.7849 votes

Rank #19,892 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

London Queen takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bulgarian Rose
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
London Queen
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bulgarian Rose3/7

London Queen4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bulgarian RoseMahogany

London QueenParfums Elite

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 35%Had 22%Want 42%

3.78/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 37%Had 29%Want 35%

Category winnerLondon QueenRating 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

10%Love

71%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerLondon QueenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityBulgarian Rose

SillageBulgarian Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value58

Category winnerBulgarian RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

rose92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

fruity100%

sweet83%

vanilla65%

citrus48%

white floral30%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and vanilla

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

RaspberryMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart1-2 hrs

PlumTiare FlowerJasmine

Base2-4 hrs

VanillaMuskBenzoin

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Raspberry and Plum. Durations are only published for London Queen, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer76

Fall62

Winter48

Day100

Night33

Category winnerLondon QueenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Party 25%Date 19%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,148

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#19,892

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerLondon QueenHigher 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.

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Parfums Elite London Queen delivers an unapologetic burst of sugary red berries right from the first pump. A sharp rush of tart raspberry and bright mandarin orange leads the charge. Give it two minutes. Once the initial alcohol surge evaporates, a jammy heart of ripe plum and creamy tiare flower settles across the sk…

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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 London Queen?

London Queen takes 4 of 7 categories. Bulgarian Rose is rated 3.66/5 from 105 votes; London Queen is rated 3.78/5 from 49 votes. Choose Bulgarian Rose for a amber and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose London Queen for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bulgarian Rose or London Queen?

Bulgarian Rose lasts longest (Bulgarian Rose 59/100, London Queen 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bulgarian Rose or London Queen?

Bulgarian Rose projects furthest (Bulgarian Rose 52/100, London Queen 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bulgarian Rose and London Queen smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Raspberry and Plum.

Is Bulgarian Rose or London Queen better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bulgarian Rose and London Queen?

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. London Queen has top notes of Raspberry, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Plum, Tiare Flower and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Benzoin.