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Elixir de Rose vs Reverie Rouge

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

Updated 89 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elixir de Rose takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Elixir de Rose

    Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Reverie Rouge

    Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Elixir de Rose4/7
Reverie Rouge2/7
Ratings & consensus
Elixir de Rose
Community sentiment
Elixir de Rose
Longevity
Reverie Rouge
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Elixir de Rose
Versatility
Elixir de Rose
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Reverie Rouge

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Elixir de RoseID Parfums
Reverie RougeNavitus Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.69/ 5 · 45 votes
Have 57%Had 30%Want 13%
3.68/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 33%Had 4%Want 63%
Category winnerElixir de RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
11%Love
62%Like
11%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate

45 votes

39%Love
18%Like
25%Ok
9%Dislike
9%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerElixir de RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityReverie Rouge

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value55
¤ Price value40
Category winnerElixir de RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
woody83%
citrus65%
floral48%
fresh spicy30%
sweet100%
woody92%
fruity84%
cherry77%
powdery69%
vanilla61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Bergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
RoseTurkish Rose
Base5-7 hrs
White Woods
Top
Wild StrawberryCherryCoconut
Heart
Turkish RoseAlmondTonka Bean
Base
MuskWhite WoodsSandalwoodAmberVanilla
InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose and White Woods. Durations are only published for Elixir de Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer75
Fall58
Winter50
Day100
Night31
Spring100
Summer64
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night46
Category winnerElixir de RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex4
Women96
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,891

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,663

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerReverie RougeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elixir de Rose by ID Parfums delivers a clean, uncomplicated take on garden roses. It opens immediately with a sharp flash of sunny bergamot that cuts straight through any heavy floral sweetness. Within minutes, two distinct rose expressions emerge. You get the green, dew-covered petal of standard rose alongside the r…

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Reverie Rouge opens with a noticeable burst of wild strawberry, dark cherry, and a creamy touch of coconut. As the initial fruitiness settles on skin, the heart brings forward Turkish rose, bitter almond, and sweet tonka bean. The floral sweetness remains controlled rather than syrupy, balanced by the almond texture. …

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Elixir de Rose or Reverie Rouge?

Elixir de Rose takes 4 of 7 categories. Elixir de Rose is rated 3.69/5 from 45 votes; Reverie Rouge is rated 3.68/5 from 44 votes. Choose Elixir de Rose for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Reverie Rouge for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elixir de Rose or Reverie Rouge?

Reverie Rouge lasts longest (Reverie Rouge 67/100, Elixir de Rose 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir de Rose or Reverie Rouge?

Projection is very close: Elixir de Rose 58/100, Reverie Rouge 58/100 for sillage.

Do Elixir de Rose and Reverie Rouge smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose and White Woods.

Is Elixir de Rose or Reverie Rouge better for summer or winter?

For summer, Elixir de Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir de Rose is the stronger pick. Elixir de Rose suits daytime wear; Reverie Rouge suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir de Rose and Reverie Rouge?

Elixir de Rose has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Turkish Rose, a base of White Woods. Reverie Rouge has top notes of Wild Strawberry, Cherry and Coconut, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Almond and Tonka Bean, a base of Musk, White Woods, Sandalwood and Amber.

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