Fragrance comparison

Bulgarian Rose vs Phoenix

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 128 ratings analysed

Bulgarian Rose

Mahogany

3.66105 votes

Rank #25,915 AmberRose

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43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Phoenix

Maori Collection

3.8723 votes

Rank #39,929 SweetVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Phoenix takes 3 of 5 categories.

Bulgarian Rose
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Phoenix
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bulgarian Rose2/5

Phoenix3/5

Ratings & consensus: Phoenix
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Phoenix
Sillage & projection: Phoenix
Value for money: Bulgarian Rose
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 RoseMahogany

PhoenixMaori Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 35%Had 22%Want 42%

3.87/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 56%Had 8%Want 36%

Category winnerPhoenixRating 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

39%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityPhoenix

SillagePhoenix

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBulgarian RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

rose92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

sweet100%

vanilla92%

caramel84%

powdery77%

floral69%

rose61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and rose

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

NeroliMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

MimosaBulgarian RosePeonyBenzoinThymeMintLily-of-the-Valley

Base4 to 6 hours

CaramelVanillaBrown sugarMuskCoumarinSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lemon, Bulgarian Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Phoenix, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Spring64

Summer45

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,915

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#39,929

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBulgarian RoseHigher 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 →

Phoenix by Maori Collection is a sweet floral fruity fragrance that merges bright citrus with a rich, dessert-like dry-down. It opens with an energetic burst of lemon, grapefruit, mandarin orange, and neroli, creating a vibrant, tangy start. Soon, the scent softens into a powdery floral heart of mimosa, Bulgarian rose…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bulgarian Rose or Phoenix?

Phoenix takes 3 of 5 categories. Bulgarian Rose is rated 3.66/5 from 105 votes; Phoenix is rated 3.87/5 from 23 votes. Choose Bulgarian Rose for a amber and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Phoenix for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bulgarian Rose or Phoenix?

Phoenix lasts longest (Phoenix 67/100, Bulgarian Rose 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bulgarian Rose or Phoenix?

Phoenix projects furthest (Phoenix 55/100, Bulgarian Rose 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bulgarian Rose and Phoenix smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and rose accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Bulgarian Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Bulgarian Rose or Phoenix better for summer or winter?

Phoenix suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bulgarian Rose and Phoenix?

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. Phoenix has top notes of Neroli, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Mimosa, Bulgarian Rose, Peony and Benzoin, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Brown sugar and Musk.