Fragrance comparison

Cascade vs Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 473 ratings analysed

Cascade

Chopard · 2009

3.96447 votes

Rank #7,942 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017

Viktor&Rolf

4.4226 votes

Rank #36,281 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cascade
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cascade2/7

Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 20174/7

Ratings & consensus: Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017
Community sentiment: Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017
Longevity: Cascade
Sillage & projection: Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017
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 2017Viktor&Rolf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 447 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

4.42/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 33%Had 19%Want 48%

Category winnerFlowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017Rating 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

54%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerFlowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityCascade

SillageFlowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky92%

floral84%

soft spicy77%

powdery69%

woody61%

citrus100%

floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

amber69%

green61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both floral, powdery 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

Green TeaBergamotMandarin OrangePink PepperGrapefruit

Heart

OrchidRoseJasmine Sambac

Base

CashmeranAmberPatchouli

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

Summer90

Fall40

Winter40

Day100

Night56

Category winnerFlowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

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#36,281

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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Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017 strips away the dense, syrupy patchouli of the original scent, replacing it with a bright burst of grapefruit and mandarin orange. The opening feels fizzy and green, thanks to a heavy dose of green tea that cuts through the initial sweetness. As the scent settles, a soft bouq…

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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 2017?

Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017 takes 4 of 7 categories. Cascade is rated 3.96/5 from 447 votes; Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017 is rated 4.42/5 from 26 votes. Choose Cascade for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017 for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cascade or Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017?

Cascade lasts longest (Cascade 65/100, Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cascade or Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017?

Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017 projects furthest (Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017 69/100, Cascade 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cascade and Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Orchid and Amber.

Is Cascade or Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017 is the stronger pick. For winter, Cascade is the stronger pick. Cascade suits daytime wear; Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cascade and Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose 2017?

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 2017 has top notes of Green Tea, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orchid, Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Cashmeran, Amber and Patchouli.