Fragrance comparison

Damascena vs Pink Roses

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 274 ratings analysed

6 wins

Damascena

Sphinx Fragrances

3.8755 votes

Rank #16,111 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

93%scent match

Very similar

Pink Roses

Mancera

3.73219 votes

Rank #15,439 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Damascena takes 6 of 8 categories.

Damascena
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pink Roses
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Damascena6/8

Pink Roses2/8

Ratings & consensus: Damascena
Community sentiment: Damascena
Longevity: Damascena
Sillage & projection: Pink Roses
Value for money: Damascena
Versatility: Damascena
Note pyramid (duration): Damascena
Fragranxe ranking: Pink Roses

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DamascenaSphinx Fragrances

Pink RosesMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 36%Had 8%Want 56%

3.73/ 5 · 219 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerDamascenaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

24%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

11%Hate

55 votes

27%Love

40%Like

13%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

219 votes

Category winnerDamascenaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityDamascena

SillagePink Roses

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value48

Category winnerDamascenaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

rose92%

musky84%

powdery77%

green69%

fruity61%

rose100%

citrus92%

green84%

powdery77%

floral69%

musky61%

Scent match93%Very similar · both citrus, rose and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bulgarian RoseCalabrian MandarinBergamotGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

Moroccan RosePearPatchouliViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskAmbergris

Top15-30 mins

Bulgarian RoseGreen NotesBergamotCalabrian Mandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

Moroccan RoseVioletPearPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskAmbergris

Category winnerDamascenaLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall100

Winter95

Day100

Night83

Spring100

Summer84

Fall0

Winter32

Day100

Night35

Category winnerDamascenaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Men3

Unisex7

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,111

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#15,439

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerPink RosesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Damascena by Sphinx Fragrances takes the classic rose perfume blueprint and drenches it in bright Mediterranean sunshine. The scent kicks off with sparkling Calabrian mandarin and bergamot, cutting through a fresh bouquet of Bulgarian rose and crisp green leaves. As the citrus sparkle settles, sweet pear and powdery v…

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Mancera Pink Roses takes the classic rose garden profile and sharpens it with crisp Mediterranean citrus. The first spray releases a brisk splash of Calabrian mandarin and bergamot, backed by cut stems and damp crushed leaves. Bulgarian rose blooms quickly behind the citrus bite. It smells dewy, vibrant, and remarkabl…

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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, Damascena or Pink Roses?

Damascena takes 6 of 8 categories. Damascena is rated 3.87/5 from 55 votes; Pink Roses is rated 3.73/5 from 219 votes. Choose Damascena for a citrus and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pink Roses for a rose and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Damascena or Pink Roses?

Damascena lasts longest (Damascena 72/100, Pink Roses 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Damascena or Pink Roses?

Pink Roses projects furthest (Pink Roses 66/100, Damascena 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Damascena and Pink Roses smell similar?

Very similar: a 93% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, rose and powdery accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Calabrian Mandarin, Bergamot and Green Notes.

Is Damascena or Pink Roses better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pink Roses is the stronger pick. For winter, Damascena is the stronger pick. Damascena suits daytime wear; Pink Roses suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Damascena and Pink Roses?

Damascena has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Calabrian Mandarin, Bergamot and Green Notes, heart notes of Moroccan Rose, Pear, Patchouli and Violet, a base of White Musk and Ambergris. Pink Roses has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Green Notes, Bergamot and Calabrian Mandarin, heart notes of Moroccan Rose, Violet, Pear and Patchouli, a base of White Musk and Ambergris.