Fragrance comparison

Elisabethan Rose vs Rose Flower

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,094 ratings analysed

3 wins

Elisabethan Rose

Penhaligon's

3.781,092 votes

Rank #2,379 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Rose Flower

Dermacol

5.002 votes

Rank #50,197 GreenMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elisabethan Rose takes 3 of 4 categories.

Elisabethan Rose
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Rose Flower
Choose it for a green and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Elisabethan Rose3/4

Rose Flower1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elisabethan Rose
Sillage & projection: Elisabethan Rose
Value for money: Rose Flower
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

Rose FlowerDermacol

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 1,092 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityElisabethan Rose

SillageElisabethan Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRose FlowerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody92%

fruity84%

floral77%

nutty69%

citrus61%

green100%

musky83%

rose65%

powdery48%

floral30%

Scent match24%Clearly different · 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

Top15-30 mins

Green Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

May Rose

Base3-5 hrs

RoseMuskRose Hip

InformationalShared notesMay Rose, Rose and Musk. Durations are only published for Rose Flower, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer66

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 42%Work 35%Date 16%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,379

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews143

Overall rank#50,197

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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Dermacol Rose Flower is a fresh floral green perfume built around dew-kissed petals and crisp garden greenery. The opening kicks off with crushed green notes that smell like freshly trimmed rose stems. Within twenty minutes, the fragrance reveals a soft May rose heart that feels clean and translucent rather than heavy…

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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 Rose Flower?

Elisabethan Rose takes 3 of 4 categories. Elisabethan Rose is rated 3.78/5 from 1,092 votes; Rose Flower is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Elisabethan Rose for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Rose Flower for a green and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elisabethan Rose or Rose Flower?

Elisabethan Rose lasts longest (Elisabethan Rose 65/100, Rose Flower 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elisabethan Rose or Rose Flower?

Elisabethan Rose projects furthest (Elisabethan Rose 56/100, Rose Flower 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elisabethan Rose and Rose Flower smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and floral accords. Common notes include May Rose, Rose and Musk.

Is Elisabethan Rose or Rose Flower better for summer or winter?

Rose Flower suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elisabethan Rose and Rose Flower?

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. Rose Flower has top notes of Green Notes, heart notes of May Rose, a base of Rose, Musk and Rose Hip.