Fragrance comparison

Dark Roses vs Ensar Rose

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 163 ratings analysed

Dark Roses

Demeter Fragrance

3.7978 votes

Rank #17,186 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Ensar Rose

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2385 votes

Rank #5,415 RoseAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ensar Rose takes 6 of 7 categories.

Dark Roses
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ensar Rose
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Dark Roses1/7

Ensar Rose6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark RosesDemeter Fragrance

Ensar RoseSultan Pasha Attars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%

4.23/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%

Category winnerEnsar RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

45%Like

18%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

78 votes

53%Love

29%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerEnsar RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityEnsar Rose

SillageEnsar Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value28

Category winnerDark RosesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

rose92%

soft spicy84%

amber77%

sweet69%

green61%

rose100%

amber92%

woody84%

honey77%

animalic69%

floral61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both rose and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Tea RoseBulgarian RoseRed CurrantDavanaAmberPatchouliHaitian Vetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RoseMadagascar Vanilla

Heart

Bulgarian RoseHoneyTuberoseHaitian Vetiver

Base

SandalwoodIndian OudAmbergrisAmber

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Amber and Haitian Vetiver. Durations are only published for Dark Roses, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer35

Fall100

Winter58

Day100

Night85

Spring76

Summer65

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night77

Category winnerEnsar RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex24

Women76

Casual 39%Date 27%Work 22%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex56

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,186

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#5,415

PerfumerSultan Pasha

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerEnsar RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dark Roses by Demeter Fragrance strips away the polite powder of grandmotherly florals. It bites first. Tart red currant and herbal davana explode immediately in a brisk wash of perfumer alcohol. Give it two minutes. As the sharp carrier spirit evaporates, Bulgarian rose and crisp tea rose take over with dewy, green t…

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Ensar Rose by Sultan Pasha Attars presents a dense, high-concentration rose scent rooted in deep, buttery sandalwood and honeyed nectar. It offers a rich, naturalistic profile suitable for those who prioritize raw material quality over mass-market appeal. Ideal for cool weather or evening wear, this attar provides a l…

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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, Dark Roses or Ensar Rose?

Ensar Rose takes 6 of 7 categories. Dark Roses is rated 3.79/5 from 78 votes; Ensar Rose is rated 4.23/5 from 85 votes. Choose Dark Roses for a fruity and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ensar Rose for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dark Roses or Ensar Rose?

Ensar Rose lasts longest (Ensar Rose 80/100, Dark Roses 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Roses or Ensar Rose?

Ensar Rose projects furthest (Ensar Rose 72/100, Dark Roses 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Roses and Ensar Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and amber accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Amber and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Dark Roses or Ensar Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ensar Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Ensar Rose is the stronger pick. Dark Roses suits daytime wear; Ensar Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark Roses and Ensar Rose?

Dark Roses features Tea Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Red Currant, Davana and Amber. Ensar Rose has top notes of Rose and Madagascar Vanilla, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Honey, Tuberose and Haitian Vetiver, a base of Sandalwood, Indian Oud, Ambergris and Amber.