Fragrance comparison

Dark Rose vs R6

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1 ratings analysed

Dark Rose

John Ashwood

—0 votes

Rank #70,629 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Rashat

4.001 votes

Rank #61,518 FloralVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

R6 takes 1 of 1 categories.

Dark Rose
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character.
R6
Choose it for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dark Rose0/1

R61/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: R6

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark RoseJohn Ashwood

R6Rashat

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

floral61%

floral100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TangerineCoconutApple

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang YlangBenzoinPeony

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodCedarwoodVanillaMusk

Top

TangerineAlmond

Heart

OrchidPeony

Base

White MuskVanillaBenzoin

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Benzoin, Peony and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Dark Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 36%Work 31%Date 21%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,518

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerR6Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dark Rose by John Ashwood plays an unexpected game right on your skin. Forget dark gothic florals. Instead, this fragrance delivers a burst of crisp green apple, bright tangerine, and sweet coconut flesh right from the initial spray. Creamy ylang ylang and soft peony unfold next, carried across a rich base of cedarwoo…

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R6 by Rashat opens with a sharp, bright burst of tangerine matched by a nutty almond heart. As it settles, orchid and peony emerge to soften the citrus, while a base of benzoin and white musk provides a smooth, lingering warmth. This unisex floral scent balances fruit and powder, making it a versatile choice for daily…

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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.

Do Dark Rose and R6 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Benzoin, Peony and Vanilla.

Is Dark Rose or R6 better for summer or winter?

Dark Rose suits daytime wear; R6 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark Rose and R6?

Dark Rose has top notes of Tangerine, Coconut and Apple, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Benzoin and Peony, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vanilla and Musk. R6 has top notes of Tangerine and Almond, heart notes of Orchid and Peony, a base of White Musk, Vanilla and Benzoin.