Fragrance comparison

December Rose vs 19-68

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 172 ratings analysed

December Rose

PARIS CORNER

3.8965 votes

Rank #19,499 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

19-68

Gritti

3.84107 votes

Rank #17,246 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

19-68 takes 4 of 8 categories.

December Rose
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
19-68
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

December Rose3/8

19-684/8

Ratings & consensus: December Rose
Community sentiment: December Rose
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: 19-68
Value for money: December Rose
Versatility: 19-68
Note pyramid (duration): 19-68
Fragranxe ranking: 19-68

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

December RosePARIS CORNER

19-68Gritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 41%Had 7%Want 51%

3.84/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

Category winnerDecember RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

40%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

65 votes

33%Love

35%Like

19%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

107 votes

Category winnerDecember RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTie

Sillage19-68

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value40

Category winnerDecember RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BlueberryTangerine

Heart2 to 3 hours

RoseGeraniumMagnolia

Base3 to 4 hours

MuskPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

Calabrian bergamotTangerineGrapefruitPink PepperCassis

Heart2 to 4 hours

LavenderVetiverPatchouliMagnoliaRose

Base3 to 5 hours

AmbergrisMuskTonka Bean

Category winner19-68Longest dry-down: 3 to 5 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer33

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night69

Spring100

Summer94

Fall97

Winter70

Day100

Night62

Category winner19-68Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#17,246

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winner19-68Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

December Rose by PARIS CORNER presents a bright, fruity floral profile built around juicy fruit and classic petals. It opens with an immediate burst of tart blueberry and sweet tangerine, giving the scent an energetic, tangy start. As the opening settles, the heart reveals rich rose accompanied by crisp geranium and g…

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19-68 by Gritti is a fresh citrus and aromatic fragrance built around crisp fruits and traditional barbershop woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot, grapefruit, and tangy tangerine, sharpened by pink pepper and tart cassis. As the initial brightness settles, a clean core of lavender and vetiv…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, December Rose or 19-68?

19-68 takes 4 of 8 categories. December Rose is rated 3.89/5 from 65 votes; 19-68 is rated 3.84/5 from 107 votes. Choose December Rose for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 19-68 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, December Rose or 19-68?

They last about the same: December Rose 64/100, 19-68 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, December Rose or 19-68?

19-68 projects furthest (19-68 58/100, December Rose 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do December Rose and 19-68 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Rose, Magnolia and Musk.

Is December Rose or 19-68 better for summer or winter?

For summer, 19-68 is the stronger pick. For winter, December Rose is the stronger pick. December Rose suits daytime wear; 19-68 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in December Rose and 19-68?

December Rose has top notes of Blueberry and Tangerine, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Magnolia, a base of Musk and Patchouli. 19-68 has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Tangerine, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Vetiver, Patchouli and Magnolia, a base of Ambergris, Musk and Tonka Bean.