Fragrance comparison

Dark Roses vs Rosa Raimunda

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 90 ratings analysed

Dark Roses

Demeter Fragrance

3.7978 votes

Rank #17,186 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Rosa Raimunda

Strangers Parfumerie

4.6712 votes

Rank #27,387 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rosa Raimunda takes 3 of 5 categories.

Dark Roses
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Rosa Raimunda
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Dark Roses1/5

Rosa Raimunda3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark RosesDemeter Fragrance

Rosa RaimundaStrangers Parfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%

4.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 13%Had 2%Want 85%

Category winnerRosa RaimundaRating 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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityRosa Raimunda

SillageRosa Raimunda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

rose92%

soft spicy84%

amber77%

sweet69%

green61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

rose84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

woody61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fruity, rose and sweet

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

Notes

Damask RoseRose de MaiTea RoseHibiscusPomegranateRose JamSangriaRed CurrantAmberPatchouliHoneySaffron

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTea Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Red Currant and Amber. 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

Spring67

Summer50

Fall83

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex24

Women76

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

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,186

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#27,387

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerDark RosesHigher 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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Rosa Raimunda by Strangers Parfumerie opens with a rich wave of rose jam, tart pomegranate, and chilled sangria. Red currant and saffron add a sharp fruity spice before settling into a warm base of golden honey, soft suede, and patchouli. It fits crisp autumn evenings and dim wine bars.

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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 Rosa Raimunda?

Rosa Raimunda takes 3 of 5 categories. Dark Roses is rated 3.79/5 from 78 votes; Rosa Raimunda is rated 4.67/5 from 12 votes. Choose Dark Roses for a fruity and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Rosa Raimunda for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dark Roses or Rosa Raimunda?

Rosa Raimunda lasts longest (Rosa Raimunda 78/100, Dark Roses 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Roses or Rosa Raimunda?

Rosa Raimunda projects furthest (Rosa Raimunda 61/100, Dark Roses 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Roses and Rosa Raimunda smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, rose and sweet accords. Common notes include Tea Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Red Currant and Amber.

Is Dark Roses or Rosa Raimunda better for summer or winter?

Dark Roses suits daytime wear; Rosa Raimunda suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark Roses and Rosa Raimunda?

Dark Roses features Tea Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Red Currant, Davana and Amber. Rosa Raimunda features Damask Rose, Rose de Mai, Tea Rose, Hibiscus and Pomegranate.