Fragrance comparison

Caged vs Rose

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 37 ratings analysed

Caged

Lipsy

4.008 votes

Rank #43,023 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Rose

Max Philip

3.5929 votes

Rank #52,795 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose takes 2 of 3 categories.

Caged
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rose
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Caged1/3

Rose2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CagedLipsy

RoseMax Philip

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 11%Had 14%Want 75%

3.59/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 50%Had 5%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

34%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

21%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityRose

SillageRose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value80

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

tuberose84%

soft spicy77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

citrus100%

rose92%

green84%

Champagne77%

white floral69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TuberosePink PepperGrapefruitGardeniaFreesia

Heart

PatchouliSandalwoodVanillaLily

Base

AmberMuskIncense

Top

ChampagneGreen LeavesGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

RoseTuberoseGardeniaIris

Base

MuskAkigalawoodIncenseVetiver

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Grapefruit, Gardenia 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

Summer50

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer44

Fall33

Winter44

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,023

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#52,795

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCagedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lipsy Caged opens with a burst of pink pepper and gardenia, anchored by a rich tuberose top note. As the initial citrus crispness of grapefruit settles, creamy vanilla and patchouli pull the floral bouquet into warmer territory. Sandalwood and incense form a smoky base that clings gently to skin for three to four hour…

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Rose opens with a bright mix of grapefruit, bergamot, green leaves and a fizzy champagne effect before settling into a floral heart led by rose, tuberose and gardenia. The dry-down looks softer and more textured, with musk, incense, vetiver and Akigalawood giving it a polished woody finish. It reads as a modern floral…

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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, Caged or Rose?

Rose takes 2 of 3 categories. Caged is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes; Rose is rated 3.59/5 from 29 votes. Choose Caged for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rose for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Caged or Rose?

Rose lasts longest (Rose 86/100, Caged 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Caged or Rose?

Rose projects furthest (Rose 80/100, Caged 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Caged and Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Grapefruit, Gardenia and Musk.

Is Caged or Rose better for summer or winter?

Caged suits daytime wear; Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Caged and Rose?

Caged has top notes of Tuberose, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Gardenia, heart notes of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Lily, a base of Amber, Musk and Incense. Rose has top notes of Champagne, Green Leaves, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Tuberose, Gardenia and Iris, a base of Musk, Akigalawood, Incense and Vetiver.