Fragrance comparison

Dominant vs Rose Morocco

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 122 ratings analysed

Dominant

Antonio Maretti

3.3856 votes

Rank #32,240 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Rose Morocco

Vertus

3.7466 votes

Rank #27,146 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Morocco takes 5 of 7 categories.

Dominant
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Rose Morocco
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Dominant2/7

Rose Morocco5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DominantAntonio Maretti

Rose MoroccoVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.38/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 51%Had 20%Want 29%

3.74/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 41%Had 14%Want 45%

Category winnerRose MoroccoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

32%Like

25%Ok

13%Dislike

11%Hate

56 votes

27%Love

39%Like

14%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerRose MoroccoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityRose Morocco

SillageRose Morocco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value36

Category winnerDominantBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

herbal91%

soft spicy83%

citrus74%

warm spicy65%

anis56%

woody100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleLemonCardamom

Heart

SageTarragonGeranium

Base

OakmossVanillaCashmere Wood

Top

AppleSaffronCardamom

Heart

RoseCashmere WoodGeraniumPeachVioletCedarMagnoliaLily

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodMuskVanillaAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesApple, Cardamom, Geranium and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer67

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night71

Spring40

Summer20

Fall85

Winter100

Day100

Night85

Category winnerDominantMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men0

Unisex43

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,240

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#27,146

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerRose MoroccoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dominant opens with a brisk mix of lemon, apple and cardamom, then settles into an aromatic green heart with sage, tarragon and geranium. It reads fresh, slightly sweet and easy to wear, with a clean, shampoo-like feel. The oakmoss, vanilla and cashmere wood base softens it rather than making it heavy. Based on the av…

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Vertus Rose Morocco introduces a dark, spiced take on the classic rose note. By blending tart apple with saffron and cardamom at the start, this unisex blend shifts away from typical sweet florals. Instead, it offers a dry woodiness that wears beautifully in cold weather, settling into a cozy, resinous base on the ski…

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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, Dominant or Rose Morocco?

Rose Morocco takes 5 of 7 categories. Dominant is rated 3.38/5 from 56 votes; Rose Morocco is rated 3.74/5 from 66 votes. Choose Dominant for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Rose Morocco for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dominant or Rose Morocco?

Rose Morocco lasts longest (Rose Morocco 68/100, Dominant 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dominant or Rose Morocco?

Rose Morocco projects furthest (Rose Morocco 65/100, Dominant 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dominant and Rose Morocco smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Apple, Cardamom, Geranium and Vanilla.

Is Dominant or Rose Morocco better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dominant is the stronger pick. For winter, Rose Morocco is the stronger pick. Dominant suits daytime wear; Rose Morocco suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dominant and Rose Morocco?

Dominant has top notes of Apple, Lemon and Cardamom, heart notes of Sage, Tarragon and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Vanilla and Cashmere Wood. Rose Morocco has top notes of Apple, Saffron and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Cashmere Wood, Geranium and Peach, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla.