Fragrance comparison

Burning Rose 火玫瑰 vs BMW M 1985

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

Burning Rose 火玫瑰

Beast 野兽派

3.502 votes

Rank #70,397 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

BMW M 1985

BMW Fragrances

4.2512 votes

Rank #37,250 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

BMW M 1985 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Burning Rose 火玫瑰
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on value for money.
BMW M 1985
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Burning Rose 火玫瑰1/3

BMW M 19852/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: BMW M 1985
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Burning Rose 火玫瑰
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: BMW M 1985

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Burning Rose 火玫瑰Beast 野兽派

BMW M 1985BMW Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

58%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBMW M 1985

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value65

Category winnerBurning Rose 火玫瑰Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

smoky91%

musky83%

aromatic74%

powdery65%

citrus56%

woody100%

fruity83%

sweet65%

citrus48%

earthy30%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Pink PepperBergamotelemiCurry

Heart

Turkish RoseBlack RoseLeatherMineral notes

Base

SandalwoodMuskSmokeWoody NotesGuaiac WoodWhite MuskCypriol

Top

FigLimeelemi

Heart

ClearwoodGurjan balsamCypress

Base

CypriolGuaiac WoodCedarwood

InformationalShared noteselemi, Guaiac Wood and Cypriol. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,397

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,250

PerfumerAlexandra Monet, Frank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBMW M 1985Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Burning Rose 火玫瑰 opens with an unexpected kick of curry and pink pepper alongside bright bergamot, cutting through a warm resinous elemi background. As the initial spice settles, the fragrance shifts into a dark floral heart where Turkish rose and velvety black rose collide with dry leather and cooler mineral notes…

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BMW M 1985 by BMW Fragrances opens with a sharp burst of lime and resinous elemi before unrolling a green fig top note. As the initial citrus settles, cypress and Clearwood take center stage, adding a dry, aromatic crispness reminiscent of fresh timber. Base notes of cypriol, cedarwood, and guaiac wood lend a grounded…

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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, Burning Rose 火玫瑰 or BMW M 1985?

BMW M 1985 takes 2 of 3 categories. Burning Rose 火玫瑰 is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; BMW M 1985 is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes. Choose Burning Rose 火玫瑰 for a woody and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Choose BMW M 1985 for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Burning Rose 火玫瑰 or BMW M 1985?

BMW M 1985 lasts longest (BMW M 1985 65/100, Burning Rose 火玫瑰 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Burning Rose 火玫瑰 and BMW M 1985 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include elemi, Guaiac Wood and Cypriol.

Is Burning Rose 火玫瑰 or BMW M 1985 better for summer or winter?

BMW M 1985 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Burning Rose 火玫瑰 and BMW M 1985?

Burning Rose 火玫瑰 has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot, elemi and Curry, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Black Rose, Leather and Mineral notes, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Smoke and Woody Notes. BMW M 1985 has top notes of Fig, Lime and elemi, heart notes of Clearwood, Gurjan balsam and Cypress, a base of Cypriol, Guaiac Wood and Cedarwood.