Fragrance comparison

East 12th vs Scirocco

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 109 ratings analysed

East 12th

Ash by Ashley Benson

3.3520 votes

Rank #21,901 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

7%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Scirocco

Moresque

4.2689 votes

Rank #8,946 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scirocco takes 5 of 5 categories.

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

East 12th0/5

Scirocco5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

East 12thAsh by Ashley Benson

SciroccoMoresque

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 69%Had 16%Want 16%

4.26/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 62%

Category winnerSciroccoRating 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

54%Love

27%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityScirocco

SillageScirocco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value53

Category winnerSciroccoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

rose100%

citrus83%

floral65%

sweet48%

fresh spicy30%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

leather77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match7%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange

Heart

Damask Rose

Base

Cedar

Top15-30 mins

SaffronCardamomElemi resinAppleOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonNutmegDamask RoseJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaLeatherTonka BeanAmberCedarPatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange, Damask Rose and Cedar. Durations are only published for Scirocco, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer30

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night89

Spring78

Summer26

Fall100

Winter90

Day68

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex20

Women70

Men68

Unisex22

Women11

Date 35%Party 27%Casual 23%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,901

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#8,946

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerSciroccoHigher 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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Scirocco by Moresque is a warm, spicy amber fragrance centered around a bold hit of saffron, crisp green apple, and smooth leather. The opening pairs tart apple and zesty orange with resinous elemi and aromatic cardamom, giving the impression of spiced cider simmered over fragrant woods. As the blend settles, rich cin…

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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 Scirocco?

Scirocco takes 5 of 5 categories. East 12th is rated 3.35/5 from 20 votes; Scirocco is rated 4.26/5 from 89 votes. Choose East 12th for a rose and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Scirocco for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, East 12th or Scirocco?

Scirocco lasts longest (Scirocco 75/100, East 12th 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, East 12th or Scirocco?

Scirocco projects furthest (Scirocco 63/100, East 12th 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do East 12th and Scirocco smell similar?

Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Orange, Damask Rose and Cedar.

Is East 12th or Scirocco better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in East 12th and Scirocco?

East 12th has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Damask Rose, a base of Cedar. Scirocco has top notes of Saffron, Cardamom, Elemi resin and Apple, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Damask Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Leather, Tonka Bean and Amber.