Fragrance comparison

December Rose vs Lobogal Gold

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 172 ratings analysed

5 wins

December Rose

PARIS CORNER

3.8965 votes

Rank #19,499 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Lobogal Gold

Lobogal

3.69107 votes

Rank #30,574 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

December Rose takes 5 of 7 categories.

December Rose
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lobogal Gold
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

December Rose5/7

Lobogal Gold2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

December RosePARIS CORNER

Lobogal GoldLobogal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 41%Had 7%Want 51%

3.69/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 36%Had 23%Want 41%

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

20%Love

52%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

107 votes

Category winnerDecember RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityDecember Rose

SillageLobogal Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLobogal GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

woody61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

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

Top

MelonPineappleLitchiTangerineBlack CurrantPink PepperBergamot

Heart

VioletMagnoliaFreesiaCasablanca LilyJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

RaspberryOrris RootLeatherPeachCaramelAmberEbony WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Rose, Magnolia and Musk. Durations are only published for December Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer33

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night69

Spring83

Summer28

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night44

Category winnerDecember RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men6

Unisex6

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#30,574

PerfumerPierre Bourdon, Valerie Garnuch-Mentzel

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDecember RoseHigher 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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Lobogal Gold opens with a bright burst of melon, litchi, and pineapple before settling into a powdery floral heart. Crafted by perfumer Pierre Bourdon in 2004, this composition pairs juicy orchard fruit with classic casablanca lily and soft violet. As the top notes quiet down, sweet caramel and dark leather emerge ben…

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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 Lobogal Gold?

December Rose takes 5 of 7 categories. December Rose is rated 3.89/5 from 65 votes; Lobogal Gold is rated 3.69/5 from 107 votes. Choose December Rose for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lobogal Gold for a fruity and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, December Rose or Lobogal Gold?

December Rose lasts longest (December Rose 64/100, Lobogal Gold 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, December Rose or Lobogal Gold?

Lobogal Gold projects furthest (Lobogal Gold 55/100, December Rose 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do December Rose and Lobogal Gold smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Rose, Magnolia and Musk.

Is December Rose or Lobogal Gold better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in December Rose and Lobogal Gold?

December Rose has top notes of Blueberry and Tangerine, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Magnolia, a base of Musk and Patchouli. Lobogal Gold has top notes of Melon, Pineapple, Litchi and Tangerine, heart notes of Violet, Magnolia, Freesia and Casablanca Lily, a base of Raspberry, Orris Root, Leather and Peach.