Fragrance comparison

Dark Roses vs Rosebomb

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 79 ratings analysed

Dark Roses

Demeter Fragrance

3.7978 votes

Rank #17,186 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Rosebomb

Scentsory

5.001 votes

Rank #47,475 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rosebomb takes 2 of 3 categories.

Dark Roses
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Rosebomb
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Dark Roses1/3

Rosebomb2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rosebomb
Sillage & projection: Rosebomb
Value for money: Not scored
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

RosebombScentsory

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityRosebomb

SillageRosebomb

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

rose92%

soft spicy84%

amber77%

sweet69%

green61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

balsamic84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

tobacco61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both 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

DavanaCardamom

Heart

Bulgarian RoseRose de MaiTobaccoCinnamon

Base

IncenseHaitian VetiverAmbergrisVanillaAmyrisTonka BeanLabdanumMusk

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Davana 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

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

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

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,186

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#47,475

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

Reviews →

Rosebomb by Scentsory is a bold, modern unisex fragrance that centers on Bulgarian Rose and Rose de Mai balanced by smoky tobacco and deep incense. Launched in 2024, it offers a complex, resinous profile ideal for cooler weather or formal evening events. Its depth makes it a standout choice for those who appreciate a …

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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 Rosebomb?

Rosebomb takes 2 of 3 categories. Dark Roses is rated 3.79/5 from 78 votes; Rosebomb is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Dark Roses for a fruity and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Rosebomb for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Dark Roses or Rosebomb?

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

Which projects more, Dark Roses or Rosebomb?

Rosebomb projects furthest (Rosebomb 75/100, Dark Roses 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Roses and Rosebomb smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Davana and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Dark Roses or Rosebomb better for summer or winter?

Dark Roses suits daytime wear; Rosebomb suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark Roses and Rosebomb?

Dark Roses features Tea Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Red Currant, Davana and Amber. Rosebomb has top notes of Davana and Cardamom, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Rose de Mai, Tobacco and Cinnamon, a base of Incense, Haitian Vetiver, Ambergris and Vanilla.