Fragrance comparison

December Rose vs Master of Essence

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 91 ratings analysed

5 wins

December Rose

PARIS CORNER

3.8965 votes

Rank #19,499 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Master of Essence

New Brand Parfums

3.8126 votes

Rank #31,047 CitrusAromatic

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.
Master of Essence
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

December Rose5/7

Master of Essence2/7

Ratings & consensus: December Rose
Community sentiment: December Rose
Longevity: December Rose
Sillage & projection: December Rose
Value for money: Master of Essence
Versatility: Master of Essence
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

Master of EssenceNew Brand Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 41%Had 7%Want 51%

3.81/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 56%Had 27%Want 17%

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

27%Love

38%Like

27%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerDecember RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityDecember Rose

SillageDecember Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value88

Category winnerMaster of EssenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

leather77%

floral69%

rose61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, rose 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

Top

LemonGrapefruitRoseTangerine

Heart

elemiMagnoliaGeraniumLavender

Base

LeatherMusk

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Rose, Geranium and Magnolia. 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

Spring100

Summer75

Fall81

Winter63

Day93

Night100

Category winnerMaster of EssenceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#31,047

PerfumerNot listed

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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Master of Essence opens with a brisk citrus lift, lemon, grapefruit and tangerine, before moving into an aromatic heart of lavender, geranium and elemi. The leather and musk base gives it a clean masculine shape rather than a heavy smoky one. It reads as a fresh, budget-friendly leather scent with moderate presence. I…

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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 Master of Essence?

December Rose takes 5 of 7 categories. December Rose is rated 3.89/5 from 65 votes; Master of Essence is rated 3.81/5 from 26 votes. Choose December Rose for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Master of Essence for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, December Rose or Master of Essence?

December Rose lasts longest (December Rose 64/100, Master of Essence 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, December Rose or Master of Essence?

December Rose projects furthest (December Rose 52/100, Master of Essence 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do December Rose and Master of Essence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, rose and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Rose, Geranium and Magnolia.

Is December Rose or Master of Essence better for summer or winter?

For summer, Master of Essence is the stronger pick. For winter, December Rose is the stronger pick. December Rose suits daytime wear; Master of Essence suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in December Rose and Master of Essence?

December Rose has top notes of Blueberry and Tangerine, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Magnolia, a base of Musk and Patchouli. Master of Essence has top notes of Lemon, Grapefruit, Rose and Tangerine, heart notes of elemi, Magnolia, Geranium and Lavender, a base of Leather and Musk.