Fragrance comparison

Covert vs RDP21 Limited Edition

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 57 ratings analysed

3 wins

Covert

Clandestine Laboratories

4.2516 votes

Rank #23,361 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

RDP21 Limited Edition

Roja Dove

4.3941 votes

Rank #14,733 Fresh SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Covert takes 3 of 5 categories.

Covert
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
RDP21 Limited Edition
Choose it for a fresh spicy and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Covert3/5

RDP21 Limited Edition2/5

Ratings & consensus: RDP21 Limited Edition
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Covert
Sillage & projection: Covert
Value for money: Covert
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: RDP21 Limited Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CovertClandestine Laboratories

RDP21 Limited EditionRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 24%Had 9%Want 67%

4.39/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 35%Had 3%Want 61%

Category winnerRDP21 Limited EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

76%Love

10%Like

2%Ok

2%Dislike

10%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityCovert

SillageCovert

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value31

Category winnerCovertBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

balsamic69%

musky61%

fresh spicy100%

white floral92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OpoponaxCloveWhite MuskOrange BlossomFrankincenseCedarBergamotFlowersCypriol

No top / heart / base split published

Top

OrangeBergamotLimeLemon

Heart

JasmineBlackcurrantTuberoseRose GeraniumYlang YlangOrange BlossomPeachViolet

Base

BenzoinCuminVetiverPatchouliCloveNutmegDry WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesClove, Orange Blossom and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Covert, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer74

Fall79

Winter74

Day100

Night76

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex64

Women9

Men26

Unisex65

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,361

PerfumerMark Sage

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#14,733

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerRDP21 Limited EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Covert by Clandestine Laboratories offers a dry, resinous mix of woods and warm spice designed for effortless daily wear. The fragrance opens with sharp, dry bergamot paired with the biting warmth of clove. As the initial citrus crispness settles, earthy cypriol and dry cedar wood take center stage, underpinned by nat…

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RDP21 Limited Edition opens with bright citrus, then quickly turns richer and more textured, with white florals, fruity sweetness, spice, and a smooth suede-vanilla base. It feels polished, dense, and luxurious rather than airy. On skin, it often reads as a modern Roja statement scent, complex, warm, and slightly sens…

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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, Covert or RDP21 Limited Edition?

Covert takes 3 of 5 categories. Covert is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes; RDP21 Limited Edition is rated 4.39/5 from 41 votes. Choose Covert for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose RDP21 Limited Edition for a fresh spicy and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Covert or RDP21 Limited Edition?

Covert lasts longest (Covert 75/100, RDP21 Limited Edition 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Covert or RDP21 Limited Edition?

Covert projects furthest (Covert 66/100, RDP21 Limited Edition 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Covert and RDP21 Limited Edition smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Clove, Orange Blossom and Bergamot.

Is Covert or RDP21 Limited Edition better for summer or winter?

Covert suits daytime wear; RDP21 Limited Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Covert and RDP21 Limited Edition?

Covert features Opoponax, Clove, White Musk, Orange Blossom and Frankincense. RDP21 Limited Edition has top notes of Orange, Bergamot, Lime and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Blackcurrant, Tuberose and Rose Geranium, a base of Benzoin, Cumin, Vetiver and Patchouli.