Fragrance comparison

East 12th vs Rose Ink

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 154 ratings analysed

East 12th

Ash by Ashley Benson

3.3520 votes

Rank #21,901 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Rose Ink

Kierin

3.92134 votes

Rank #5,353 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Ink takes 5 of 5 categories.

East 12th
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Rose Ink
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

East 12th0/5

Rose Ink5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

East 12thAsh by Ashley Benson

Rose InkKierin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 69%Had 16%Want 16%

3.92/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 44%Had 10%Want 46%

Category winnerRose InkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

30%Like

30%Ok

5%Dislike

15%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

49%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

124 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityRose Ink

SillageRose Ink

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value73

Category winnerRose InkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

citrus83%

floral65%

sweet48%

fresh spicy30%

rose100%

warm spicy90%

woody80%

floral70%

fruity60%

metallic50%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both rose and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange

Heart

Damask Rose

Base

Cedar

Top

SaffronBlack Currant

Heart

Damask Rose

Base

CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer30

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night89

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter67

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex20

Women70

Men10

Unisex54

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,901

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#5,353

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerRose InkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

East 12th is a simple rose, orange and cedar scent that usually reads more like sweet floral cedar on skin than a true fresh rose perfume. It opens with a bright citrus touch, then settles into a perfume-counter style softness with cedar taking over for many wearers. Sample first if you want clear rose or strong devel…

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Rose Ink by Kierin is a dark, modern rose built around saffron, black currant, Damask rose, cedar and amber. On skin it often reads as smooth rose with an inky, slightly rubbery or metallic edge, then settles into warm woods and a clean amber finish. It suits rose lovers who want something unisex, spicy and a little u…

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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, East 12th or Rose Ink?

Rose Ink takes 5 of 5 categories. East 12th is rated 3.35/5 from 20 votes; Rose Ink is rated 3.92/5 from 134 votes. Choose East 12th for a rose and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Rose Ink for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, East 12th or Rose Ink?

Rose Ink lasts longest (Rose Ink 77/100, East 12th 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, East 12th or Rose Ink?

Rose Ink projects furthest (Rose Ink 68/100, East 12th 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do East 12th and Rose Ink smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and floral accords. Common notes include Damask Rose and Cedar.

Is East 12th or Rose Ink better for summer or winter?

East 12th suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in East 12th and Rose Ink?

East 12th has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Damask Rose, a base of Cedar. Rose Ink has top notes of Saffron and Black Currant, heart notes of Damask Rose, a base of Cedar and Amber.