Fragrance comparison

Cindy Key vs Royal Rose

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 62 ratings analysed

Cindy Key

Cindy C.

5.001 votes

Rank #59,821 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Royal Rose

Korloff Paris

3.3861 votes

Rank #42,093 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Royal Rose takes 2 of 3 categories.

Cindy Key
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Royal Rose
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cindy Key1/3

Royal Rose2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cindy KeyCindy C.

Royal RoseKorloff Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

3.38/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 31%Had 19%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

15%Love

41%Like

16%Ok

23%Dislike

5%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityRoyal Rose

SillageCindy Key

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value42

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

patchouli77%

leather69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

rose91%

balsamic83%

aromatic74%

warm spicy65%

floral56%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 25 minutes

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart30 to 45 minutes

elemiPink PepperViolet Leaf

Base1 to 2 hours

LeatherVanillaPatchouli

Top

Pink PepperBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseelemiIncense

Base

Woody NotesSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, elemi and Pink Pepper. Durations are only published for Cindy Key, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring94

Summer63

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night82

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex28

Women72

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,821

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,093

PerfumerCoralie Spicher

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRoyal RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cindy Key by Cindy C. is an oriental fougere fragrance for men built around a contrast of brisk citrus and warm, smooth base notes. The opening introduces a bright wash of mandarin orange and bergamot, bringing an instant burst of fresh fruitiness. As the initial brightness settles, elemi resin joins pink pepper and l…

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Royal Rose by Korloff Paris opens with a sharp, peppery bite that quickly softens into a central, airy rose. As it settles on the skin, a resinous incense accord emerges, grounding the floral heart. It suits those seeking a modern, wood-forward rose for cooler spring afternoons. This composition feels crisp yet resino…

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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, Cindy Key or Royal Rose?

Royal Rose takes 2 of 3 categories. Cindy Key is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Royal Rose is rated 3.38/5 from 61 votes. Choose Cindy Key for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose Royal Rose for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cindy Key or Royal Rose?

Royal Rose lasts longest (Royal Rose 55/100, Cindy Key 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cindy Key or Royal Rose?

Projection is very close: Cindy Key 50/100, Royal Rose 49/100 for sillage.

Do Cindy Key and Royal Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and balsamic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, elemi and Pink Pepper.

Is Cindy Key or Royal Rose better for summer or winter?

Royal Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cindy Key and Royal Rose?

Cindy Key has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of elemi, Pink Pepper and Violet Leaf, a base of Leather, Vanilla and Patchouli. Royal Rose has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, elemi and Incense, a base of Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Patchouli.