Fragrance comparison

Eau de Rose vs Pamplemousse&Basilic

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 52 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eau de Rose

Tadashi Shoji

4.3826 votes

Rank #20,480 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Pamplemousse&Basilic

L'Essence des Notes

4.2726 votes

Rank #19,477 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Rose takes 4 of 7 categories.

Eau de Rose
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pamplemousse&Basilic
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau de Rose4/7

Pamplemousse&Basilic2/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Rose
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Eau de Rose
Sillage & projection: Eau de Rose
Value for money: Pamplemousse&Basilic
Versatility: Eau de Rose
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pamplemousse&Basilic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de RoseTadashi Shoji

Pamplemousse&BasilicL'Essence des Notes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

4.27/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%

Category winnerEau de RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

31%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

46%Love

35%Like

19%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityEau de Rose

SillageEau de Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value73

Category winnerPamplemousse&BasilicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

floral77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

soft spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RhubarbGrapefruitMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantLemon

Heart

RoseOsmanthusCedarJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliIncenseMuskLabdanum

Top

GrapefruitBlack CurrantBasil

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleySageCarrot

Base

MuskRoseJasmine

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Black Currant, Rose and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer71

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night89

Spring84

Summer100

Fall16

Winter5

Day100

Night6

Category winnerEau de RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men7

Unisex64

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,480

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#19,477

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerPamplemousse&BasilicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Rose by Tadashi Shoji brings a bold, multi-faceted rose profile to the floral category. Launched in 2017, this scent balances sharp top notes of rhubarb and grapefruit against a deep heart of rose, osmanthus, and cedar. It is a striking choice for women who appreciate a complex, modern floral that holds its own…

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Pamplemousse&Basilic by L'Essence des Notes strikes with a tart burst of crushed grapefruit and peppery basil right off the sprayer. The opening feels raw, green, and cold, cutting through humid summer heat with a sharp herbal kick. As the bitter citrus shell softens, quiet layers of carrot seed, sage, and clean musk …

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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, Eau de Rose or Pamplemousse&Basilic?

Eau de Rose takes 4 of 7 categories. Eau de Rose is rated 4.38/5 from 26 votes; Pamplemousse&Basilic is rated 4.27/5 from 26 votes. Choose Eau de Rose for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pamplemousse&Basilic for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Rose or Pamplemousse&Basilic?

Eau de Rose lasts longest (Eau de Rose 68/100, Pamplemousse&Basilic 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Rose or Pamplemousse&Basilic?

Eau de Rose projects furthest (Eau de Rose 60/100, Pamplemousse&Basilic 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Rose and Pamplemousse&Basilic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Black Currant, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Eau de Rose or Pamplemousse&Basilic better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pamplemousse&Basilic is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau de Rose is the stronger pick. Eau de Rose suits daytime wear; Pamplemousse&Basilic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Rose and Pamplemousse&Basilic?

Eau de Rose has top notes of Rhubarb, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Osmanthus, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Incense and Musk. Pamplemousse&Basilic has top notes of Grapefruit, Black Currant and Basil, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Sage and Carrot, a base of Musk, Rose and Jasmine.