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Collection De Roses vs Sulky

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

Updated 39 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Collection De Roses takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Collection De Roses

    Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Sulky

    Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Collection De Roses4/5
Sulky1/5
Ratings & consensus
Collection De Roses
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Collection De Roses
Sillage & projection
Sulky
Value for money
Collection De Roses
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Collection De Roses

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Collection De RosesMariella Burani
SulkyLuciano Soprani
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.55/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%
3.89/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 35%Had 37%Want 29%
Category winnerCollection De RosesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
60%Love
35%Like
5%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

32%Love
47%Like
5%Ok
11%Dislike
5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate89
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityCollection De Roses

SillageSulky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value81
¤ Price value75
Category winnerCollection De RosesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
woody92%
mossy84%
violet77%
floral69%
citrus61%
aromatic100%
fruity92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
citrus69%
sweet61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
PineappleBlack CurrantRed AppleGrapefruitBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart
JasmineLavenderGeraniumNutmegMintTarragon
Base
AmberTonka BeanVetiverSandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchoulioak moss
InformationalShared notesoak moss, Bergamot, Virginia Cedar and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Collection De Roses, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer50
Fall90
Winter30
Day100
Night60
Spring100
Summer57
Fall86
Winter57
Day100
Night83
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men20
Unisex60
Women20
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,596

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#52,387

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCollection De RosesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Collection De Roses by Mariella Burani is a classic chypre floral fragrance centered on crisp citrus, powdery florals, and a grounding woody base. The scent opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit and bitter bergamot that quickly softens into an elegant floral core. Dewy rose, powdery violet, and sweet jasmine cre…

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Sulky by Luciano Soprani is an aromatic fougere that leans into sharp, fruity citrus. It blends pineapple and red apple with a cool, peppery mint heart. This 2005 release is designed for men who want a crisp, professional scent for daily office wear. It feels clean, energetic, and remains anchored by a traditional bas…

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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, Collection De Roses or Sulky?

Collection De Roses takes 4 of 5 categories. Collection De Roses is rated 4.55/5 from 20 votes; Sulky is rated 3.89/5 from 19 votes. Choose Collection De Roses for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sulky for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Collection De Roses or Sulky?

Collection De Roses lasts longest (Collection De Roses 74/100, Sulky 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Collection De Roses or Sulky?

Sulky projects furthest (Sulky 67/100, Collection De Roses 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Collection De Roses and Sulky smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include oak moss, Bergamot, Virginia Cedar and Jasmine.

Is Collection De Roses or Sulky better for summer or winter?

Collection De Roses suits daytime wear; Sulky suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Collection De Roses and Sulky?

Collection De Roses features Rose, oak moss, Violet, Bergamot and Virginia Cedar. Sulky has top notes of Pineapple, Black Currant, Red Apple and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Sandalwood.

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