Fragrance comparison

Dodo Edition 2020 vs Gunpowder Rose

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 283 ratings analysed

Dodo Edition 2020

Zoologist Perfumes

2.95267 votes

Rank #15,493 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Gunpowder Rose

Union

4.5616 votes

Rank #20,278 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gunpowder Rose takes 3 of 5 categories.

Dodo Edition 2020
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Gunpowder Rose
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dodo Edition 20202/5

Gunpowder Rose3/5

Ratings & consensus: Gunpowder Rose
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gunpowder Rose
Sillage & projection: Dodo Edition 2020
Value for money: Gunpowder Rose
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dodo Edition 2020

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dodo Edition 2020Zoologist Perfumes

Gunpowder RoseUnion

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.95/ 5 · 267 votes

Have 48%Had 15%Want 38%

4.56/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 7%Had 4%Want 89%

Category winnerGunpowder RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

20%Like

14%Ok

22%Dislike

22%Hate

267 votes

69%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate49

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityGunpowder Rose

SillageDodo Edition 2020

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value75

Category winnerGunpowder RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

fruity77%

woody65%

sweet53%

green42%

woody100%

floral92%

smoky84%

aromatic77%

rose69%

mineral61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RosemaryPetitgrainBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

Black CurrantPineappleClary SageCardamom

Base

CuminBasilLavenderGeraniumMuskOakmossPatchouliTonka Bean

Notes

CoalEnglish RosegunpowderOakBlack CurrantWildflowersHerbal NotesViolet LeafOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Gunpowder Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer84

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex55

Women5

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 36%Work 28%Date 26%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,493

PerfumerYves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews81

Overall rank#20,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerDodo Edition 2020Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dodo Edition 2020 is a sharp, herbal fruit fougere with a divisive streak. It opens on black currant, bergamot, rosemary and pineapple, then turns greener, spicier and more animalic as cumin, lavender, oakmoss and woods settle in. On the right skin it can feel vivid, natural and memorably eccentric. For many wearers, …

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Gunpowder Rose by Union pairs fresh English rose petals with gritty mineral smoke. The scent opens with a crisp flash of green violet leaf and tart black currant. Within minutes, flinty gunpowder and crushed coal cut straight through the floral sweetness. You get genuine garden blooms rooted in earthy oakmoss and dry …

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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, Dodo Edition 2020 or Gunpowder Rose?

Gunpowder Rose takes 3 of 5 categories. Dodo Edition 2020 is rated 2.95/5 from 267 votes; Gunpowder Rose is rated 4.56/5 from 16 votes. Choose Dodo Edition 2020 for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Gunpowder Rose for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dodo Edition 2020 or Gunpowder Rose?

Gunpowder Rose lasts longest (Gunpowder Rose 76/100, Dodo Edition 2020 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dodo Edition 2020 or Gunpowder Rose?

Dodo Edition 2020 projects furthest (Dodo Edition 2020 57/100, Gunpowder Rose 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dodo Edition 2020 and Gunpowder Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant and Oakmoss.

Is Dodo Edition 2020 or Gunpowder Rose better for summer or winter?

Gunpowder Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dodo Edition 2020 and Gunpowder Rose?

Dodo Edition 2020 has top notes of Rosemary, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Black Currant, Pineapple, Clary Sage and Cardamom, a base of Cumin, Basil, Lavender and Geranium. Gunpowder Rose features Coal, English Rose, gunpowder, Oak and Black Currant.