Damascene Rose vs Rose Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Rose Absolute takes 3 of 5 categories.
Damascene RoseChoose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Rose AbsoluteChoose it for a rose and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Damascene Rose2/5
Rose Absolute3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Rose Absolute
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Damascene Rose
- Sillage & projection
- Damascene Rose
- Value for money
- Rose Absolute
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Rose Absolute
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Damascene RoseZaraRose AbsoluteAnne KleinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 6%Had 4%Want 90%
4.43/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 58%Had 11%Want 30%
Category winnerRose AbsoluteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
58%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
57%Love
35%Like
4%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDamascene Rose
SillageDamascene Rose
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRose AbsoluteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
woody77%
vanilla69%
soft spicy61%
rose100%
sweet92%
citrus84%
floral77%
powdery69%
vanilla61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both sweet, powdery and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperPearWhite PepperRed Currant
Heart
PeachLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaIrisHeliotrope
Base
VanillaWhite WoodsMuskPatchouliPraline
Top
BergamotPear
Heart
Rose OilFreesiaIris
Base
VanillaMuskPralineSandalwood
InformationalShared notesPear, Freesia, Iris and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring83
Summer33
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Spring79
Summer64
Fall100
Winter93
Day100
Night92
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,887
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#20,677
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerRose AbsoluteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDamascene Rose by Zara brings a sweet, powdery presence that anchors its fruity and woody profile. Launched in 2017, this scent relies on a blend of pear and red currant atop a base of vanilla and praline. It performs best as a casual daytime choice during the transition seasons of spring and fall, offering a reliable…
Reviews →Rose Absolute by Anne Klein wears like a modern sweet rose with a bright citrus and pear opening, then a floral heart that feels rosy, musky, and softly powdery. Reviewers often describe it as fresh, fruity, and easy to enjoy, with enough vanilla, praline, and sandalwood warmth to keep it from feeling too sharp. It su…
Reviews →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, Damascene Rose or Rose Absolute?
Rose Absolute takes 3 of 5 categories. Damascene Rose is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Rose Absolute is rated 4.43/5 from 23 votes. Choose Damascene Rose for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Rose Absolute for a rose and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Damascene Rose or Rose Absolute?
Damascene Rose lasts longest (Damascene Rose 71/100, Rose Absolute 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Damascene Rose or Rose Absolute?
Damascene Rose projects furthest (Damascene Rose 70/100, Rose Absolute 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Damascene Rose and Rose Absolute smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Pear, Freesia, Iris and Vanilla.
Is Damascene Rose or Rose Absolute better for summer or winter?
Damascene Rose suits day or night wear; Rose Absolute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Damascene Rose and Rose Absolute?
Damascene Rose has top notes of Pink Pepper, Pear, White Pepper and Red Currant, heart notes of Peach, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Iris, a base of Vanilla, White Woods, Musk and Patchouli. Rose Absolute has top notes of Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Rose Oil, Freesia and Iris, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Praline and Sandalwood.
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