Bulgarian Rose vs Thé de Goyave
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bulgarian Rose takes 4 of 5 categories.
Bulgarian RoseChoose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Thé de GoyaveChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bulgarian Rose4/5
Thé de Goyave1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Bulgarian Rose
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bulgarian Rose
- Sillage & projection
- Bulgarian Rose
- Value for money
- Thé de Goyave
- 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 RoseMahoganyThé de GoyaveLe Monde GourmandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.66/ 5 · 105 votes
Have 35%Had 22%Want 42%
3.68/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 41%Had 2%Want 56%
Category winnerBulgarian RoseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
44%Like
7%Ok
22%Dislike
3%Hate
105 votes
26%Love
21%Like
47%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBulgarian Rose
SillageBulgarian Rose
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThé de GoyaveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
rose92%
vanilla84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
citrus100%
fruity92%
fresh84%
powdery77%
tropical69%
amber61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both fruity, amber and citrus
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
Top30 to 45 minutes
GuavaLemonBergamotPlum
Heart2 to 3 hours
Green TeaWhite TeaOrrisLily-of-the-Valley
Base2 to 4 hours
AmberMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Lily-of-the-Valley and Plum. Durations are only published for Thé de Goyave, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter77
Day–
Night–
Spring80
Summer100
Fall40
Winter0
Day100
Night30
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#26,324
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#42,300
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
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 →Thé de Goyave by Le Monde Gourmand offers a crisp, refreshing splash of tropical fruit tempered by dry tea leaves. Launched in 2025 in collaboration with beauty influencer Paloma Sanchez, it centers on guava fruit brightened with lemon, bergamot, and sweet plum. Instead of turning syrupy, the profile quickly pivots in…
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 Thé de Goyave?
Bulgarian Rose takes 4 of 5 categories. Bulgarian Rose is rated 3.66/5 from 105 votes; Thé de Goyave is rated 3.68/5 from 19 votes. Choose Bulgarian Rose for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Thé de Goyave for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bulgarian Rose or Thé de Goyave?
Bulgarian Rose lasts longest (Bulgarian Rose 59/100, Thé de Goyave 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bulgarian Rose or Thé de Goyave?
Bulgarian Rose projects furthest (Bulgarian Rose 52/100, Thé de Goyave 36/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bulgarian Rose and Thé de Goyave smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Lily-of-the-Valley and Plum.
Is Bulgarian Rose or Thé de Goyave better for summer or winter?
Thé de Goyave suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bulgarian Rose and Thé de Goyave?
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. Thé de Goyave has top notes of Guava, Lemon, Bergamot and Plum, heart notes of Green Tea, White Tea, Orris and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Musk and Sandalwood.
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