Fragrance comparison

Cascade vs Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 513 ratings analysed

Cascade

Chopard · 2009

3.96447 votes

Rank #7,942 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016

Viktor&Rolf

4.0566 votes

Rank #33,289 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Cascade
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Cascade3/7

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 20163/7

Ratings & consensus: Cascade
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016
Sillage & projection: Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016
Value for money: Cascade
Versatility: Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cascade

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CascadeChopard

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016Viktor&Rolf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 447 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 39%Had 21%Want 40%

Category winnerCascadeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

60%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

447 votes

33%Love

52%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityFlowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016

SillageFlowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value43

Category winnerCascadeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky92%

floral84%

soft spicy77%

powdery69%

woody61%

rose100%

citrus92%

floral84%

sweet77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruit blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

OrchidNight blooming Cereus

Base5-8 hrs

Woody NotesAmberMusk

Top

BergamotGreen TeaPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

RoseOrchidRed BerriesFreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Cashmere WoodAmberPatchouliCaramelVanila

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Orchid and Amber. Durations are only published for Cascade, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring66

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer48

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFlowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,942

PerfumerJuliette Karagueuzoglou, Beatrice Piquet

Launched2009

Reviews30

Overall rank#33,289

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCascadeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chopard Cascade delivers an approachable, creamy floral profile built around sweet mandarin orange, crisp pink pepper, and night blooming cereus. The first spray brings a sharp burst of alcohol and zesty citrus that settles within three minutes. Soon, velvety orchid petals emerge over a warm foundation of amber and cl…

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Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 opens as a bright, breezy departure from the thick, sugary patchouli of the original scent. Instead of overwhelming sweetness, this summer edition launches with sharp grapefruit and crisp green tea, cutting through the heat of warm afternoons. As it settles, a clean rose and soft orchid …

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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, Cascade or Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Cascade is rated 3.96/5 from 447 votes; Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 is rated 4.05/5 from 66 votes. Choose Cascade for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 for a rose and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cascade or Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016?

They last about the same: Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 66/100, Cascade 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cascade or Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016?

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 projects furthest (Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 65/100, Cascade 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cascade and Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Orchid and Amber.

Is Cascade or Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 is the stronger pick. For winter, Cascade is the stronger pick. Cascade suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cascade and Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016?

Cascade has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit blossom, heart notes of Orchid and Night blooming Cereus, a base of Woody Notes, Amber and Musk. Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 has top notes of Bergamot, Green Tea, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Orchid, Red Berries and Freesia, a base of Cashmere Wood, Amber, Patchouli and Caramel.