Fragrance comparison

Espionage vs Rosebud

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

1 wins

Espionage

Ayala Moriel

4.5511 votes

Rank #20,381 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Rosebud

Ayala Moriel

3.805 votes

Rank #48,508 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Espionage takes 1 of 2 categories.

Espionage
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Rosebud
Choose it for a citrus and floral character.

Espionage1/2

Rosebud0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Espionage

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EspionageAyala Moriel

RosebudAyala Moriel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 18%Had 3%Want 78%

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 6%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

73%Love

18%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

woody92%

floral84%

musky77%

rose69%

animalic61%

citrus100%

floral92%

musky84%

rose77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both floral, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LeatherAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Virginia CedarTincture of RoseBergamotVanilleOrris Root

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)GrapefruitTincture of RoseSandalwoodBenzoinVanille

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAmbrette (Musk Mallow), Tincture of Rose and Vanille. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,381

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#48,508

PerfumerAyala Moriel

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerEspionageHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Espionage is a leather perfume with a softer, moodier edge. Bergamot gives the opening some lift, then the scent settles into smoky woods, rose-tinted florals, tobacco, orris and a gentle vanilla warmth. On skin, it usually reads creamy, dry and slightly melancholic rather than loud or rugged. It may suit someone who …

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Rosebud is a dry, softly spiced rose rather than a dewy fresh one. It opens with a citrus lift, then settles into dried rose petals, pale woods, and a faint creamy sweetness from the base. This reads more delicate than lush, with sandalwood and warm spicy facets shaping the wear. It may suit someone who wants a restra…

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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, Espionage or Rosebud?

Espionage takes 1 of 2 categories. Espionage is rated 4.55/5 from 11 votes; Rosebud is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Espionage for a leather and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Rosebud for a citrus and floral character.

Which projects more, Espionage or Rosebud?

Projection is very close: Espionage 75/100, Rosebud 75/100 for sillage.

Do Espionage and Rosebud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Tincture of Rose and Vanille.

What are the notes in Espionage and Rosebud?

Espionage features Leather, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Virginia Cedar, Tincture of Rose and Bergamot. Rosebud features Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Grapefruit, Tincture of Rose, Sandalwood and Benzoin.