Fragrance comparison

Elisabethan Rose vs Orient Bloom

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,093 ratings analysed

2 wins

Elisabethan Rose

Penhaligon's

3.781,092 votes

Rank #2,312 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Orient Bloom

House of Fragrances

4.001 votes

Rank #60,063 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elisabethan Rose takes 2 of 3 categories.

Elisabethan Rose
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Orient Bloom
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on value for money.

Elisabethan Rose2/3

Orient Bloom1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elisabethan RosePenhaligon's

Orient BloomHouse of Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 1,092 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

998 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageElisabethan Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value50

Category winnerOrient BloomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody92%

fruity84%

floral77%

nutty69%

citrus61%

floral100%

rose92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both rose and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HazelnutTangerineAlmondCinnamon

Heart

May RoseRose OilRoseBlack CurrantRed LilyPlumGeranium

Base

MuskWoody NotesVioletVetiverOrris Root

Top20-30 mins

Black CurrantHibiscusCinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumRoseViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaLeatherAmber

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Rose, Black Currant and Geranium. Durations are only published for Orient Bloom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer66

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day53

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 38%Party 26%Casual 19%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,312

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews143

Overall rank#60,063

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElisabethan RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A crisp, natural-leaning rose with a nutty twist, Elisabethan Rose opens sharp and vivid, then settles into a dry, airy floral with hazelnut, soft fruit and powdery woods around it. It usually reads elegant rather than sweet. This suits rose lovers who want something refined, slightly unusual and daytime-friendly. Sa…

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House of Fragrances delivers an intriguing contrast with Orient Bloom. It opens with tart black currant, bright hibiscus petals, and a dusting of dry cinnamon bark. The first two minutes carry a sharp burst of alcohol before the fruit oils settle down. Then, a dark heart of crimson rose, powdery violet, and crisp gera…

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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, Elisabethan Rose or Orient Bloom?

Elisabethan Rose takes 2 of 3 categories. Elisabethan Rose is rated 3.78/5 from 1,092 votes; Orient Bloom is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Elisabethan Rose for a rose and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Orient Bloom for a floral and rose character. Wins on value for money.

Which projects more, Elisabethan Rose or Orient Bloom?

Elisabethan Rose projects furthest (Elisabethan Rose 56/100, Orient Bloom 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elisabethan Rose and Orient Bloom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and floral accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Rose, Black Currant and Geranium.

Is Elisabethan Rose or Orient Bloom better for summer or winter?

Orient Bloom suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elisabethan Rose and Orient Bloom?

Elisabethan Rose has top notes of Hazelnut, Tangerine, Almond and Cinnamon, heart notes of May Rose, Rose Oil, Rose and Black Currant, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Violet and Vetiver. Orient Bloom has top notes of Black Currant, Hibiscus and Cinnamon, heart notes of Geranium, Rose and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Leather and Amber.