Fragrance comparison

Castley vs Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,365 ratings analysed

Castley

Parfums de Marly

3.991,219 votes

Rank #4,046 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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35%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary

Roja Dove

4.30146 votes

Rank #4,258 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary takes 5 of 7 categories.

Castley
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Castley2/7

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary5/7

Ratings & consensus: Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary
Community sentiment: Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary
Longevity: Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary
Sillage & projection: Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary
Value for money: Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary
Versatility: Castley
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Castley

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CastleyParfums de Marly

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th AnniversaryRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 1,219 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.30/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerRoja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th AnniversaryRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

25%Like

18%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

1,219 votes

60%Love

23%Like

10%Ok

2%Dislike

5%Hate

146 votes

Category winnerRoja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th AnniversaryMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityRoja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary

SillageRoja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value30

Category winnerRoja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th AnniversaryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

woody80%

oud70%

warm spicy60%

amber50%

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

citrus77%

violet69%

balsamic61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGingerBlack PepperGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

PepperNeroliPetitgrainTimurRose

Base6-8+ hrs

AkigalawoodLabdanumBenzoinLeather

Top

AldehydesBergamotOrangeGrapefruitLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

VioletPeachLabdanumHeliotropeChampacaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGeranium

Base

IrisCashmirwoodVanillaMossCivetPatchouliBenzoinAmbrarome

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Labdanum and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Castley, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall70

Winter19

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer41

Fall0

Winter90

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCastleyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

Work 38%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 11%

Men24

Unisex56

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,046

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#4,258

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerCastleyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Castley by Parfums de Marly is a crisp citrus aromatic fragrance centered on zesty bergamot, fresh ginger, and modern woody minerals. The first spray releases a brisk burst of tart grapefruit and sharp black pepper that quickly energizes the senses. Within twenty minutes, the opening bite softens into green petitgrain…

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Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary opens with sparkling citrus and aldehydes, then turns quickly into a powdery peach, violet and vanilla composition with a soft mossy, woody base. It wears rich, textured and polished rather than sugary. This suits someone who enjoys elegant powder, plush florals and a slight…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Castley or Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary?

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary takes 5 of 7 categories. Castley is rated 3.99/5 from 1,219 votes; Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary is rated 4.30/5 from 146 votes. Choose Castley for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Castley or Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary?

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary lasts longest (Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary 83/100, Castley 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Castley or Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary?

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary projects furthest (Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary 65/100, Castley 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Castley and Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Labdanum and Benzoin.

Is Castley or Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary better for summer or winter?

For summer, Castley is the stronger pick. For winter, Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary is the stronger pick. Castley suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Castley and Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary?

Castley has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger, Black Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Pepper, Neroli, Petitgrain and Timur, a base of Akigalawood, Labdanum, Benzoin and Leather. Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet, Peach, Labdanum and Heliotrope, a base of Iris, Cashmirwood, Vanilla and Moss.