Fragrance comparison

English Rose vs Ilía Plena

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 520 ratings analysed

English Rose

Mahogany

3.99142 votes

Rank #13,616 RoseFloral

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43%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Ilía Plena

Natura

4.26378 votes

Rank #25,479 RoseMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ilía Plena takes 6 of 7 categories.

English Rose
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ilía Plena
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

English Rose1/7

Ilía Plena6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

English RoseMahogany

Ilía PlenaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 47%Had 21%Want 32%

4.26/ 5 · 378 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerIlía PlenaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

40%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

51%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

378 votes

Category winnerIlía PlenaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityIlía Plena

SillageIlía Plena

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value61

Category winnerIlía PlenaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral91%

fresh spicy83%

citrus74%

aromatic65%

powdery56%

rose100%

musky83%

floral65%

powdery48%

animalic30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both rose, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseHyacinthBergamotSicilian Lemon

Heart

Pink RoseGeraniumMagnoliaPeach

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmber

Top

Pink Rose

Heart

Pataqueira

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesPink Rose and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Spring89

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIlía PlenaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Men1

Unisex5

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,616

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#25,479

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEnglish RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mahogany English Rose delivers a crisp, rose-forward profile designed for spring mornings. Sicilian lemon and hyacinth open the scent with a green, wet-garden feel, before settling into a warm sandalwood and musk base on the skin. It suits casual daytime wear, offering a clean, straightforward floral style that is eas…

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Ilía Plena by Natura centers on a vibrant Pink Rose heart, grounded by the unique botanical intensity of Pataqueira and a clean Musk base. This feminine floral composition offers a modern, balanced presence that works well for daily wear. It suits those seeking a polished, approachable scent that remains noticeable wi…

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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, English Rose or Ilía Plena?

Ilía Plena takes 6 of 7 categories. English Rose is rated 3.99/5 from 142 votes; Ilía Plena is rated 4.26/5 from 378 votes. Choose English Rose for a rose and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ilía Plena for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, English Rose or Ilía Plena?

Ilía Plena lasts longest (Ilía Plena 72/100, English Rose 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, English Rose or Ilía Plena?

Ilía Plena projects furthest (Ilía Plena 62/100, English Rose 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do English Rose and Ilía Plena smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Pink Rose and Musk.

Is English Rose or Ilía Plena better for summer or winter?

For summer, English Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Ilía Plena is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in English Rose and Ilía Plena?

English Rose has top notes of Rose, Hyacinth, Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Pink Rose, Geranium, Magnolia and Peach, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Ilía Plena has top notes of Pink Rose, heart notes of Pataqueira, a base of Musk.