Fragrance comparison

Bulgarian Rose vs Sublime

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 239 ratings analysed

Bulgarian Rose

Mahogany

3.66105 votes

Rank #27,296 AmberRose

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60%scent match

Closely related

7 wins

Sublime

Avatim

4.05134 votes

Rank #9,210 FruityRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sublime takes 7 of 7 categories.

Bulgarian Rose
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Best in spring.
Sublime
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Bulgarian Rose0/7

Sublime7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bulgarian RoseMahogany

SublimeAvatim

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 35%Had 22%Want 42%

4.05/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 50%Had 12%Want 38%

Category winnerSublimeRating 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

45%Love

28%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

134 votes

Category winnerSublimeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySublime

SillageSublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value67

Category winnerSublimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

rose92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

fruity100%

rose92%

sweet84%

floral77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both rose, fruity and amber

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

Top

LitchiPlumRaspberry

Heart

Turkish RoseBulgarian RoseVanillaPeony

Base

AmberMuskSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Raspberry, Plum and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSublimeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex18

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,296

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#9,210

PerfumerEdison Fujita

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerSublimeHigher 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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Sublime by Avatim is a fruity rose vanilla fragrance with a bright lychee, plum and raspberry opening, followed by Turkish and Bulgarian roses over amber, musk and woods. Reviews point to a noticeable rose scent with sweetness, warmth and a green stem-like edge in the first hours. It suits rose lovers who want presenc…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bulgarian Rose or Sublime?

Sublime takes 7 of 7 categories. Bulgarian Rose is rated 3.66/5 from 105 votes; Sublime is rated 4.05/5 from 134 votes. Choose Bulgarian Rose for a amber and rose character. Best in spring. Choose Sublime for a fruity and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bulgarian Rose or Sublime?

Sublime lasts longest (Sublime 72/100, Bulgarian Rose 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bulgarian Rose or Sublime?

Sublime projects furthest (Sublime 65/100, Bulgarian Rose 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bulgarian Rose and Sublime smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, fruity and amber accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Raspberry, Plum and Musk.

Is Bulgarian Rose or Sublime better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bulgarian Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Sublime is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bulgarian Rose and Sublime?

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. Sublime has top notes of Litchi, Plum and Raspberry, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Vanilla and Peony, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.