Fragrance comparison

Explicite vs Rosella

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 657 ratings analysed

Explicite

Ex Nihilo

3.87655 votes

Rank #29,023 FloralSweet

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Rosella

Anfar 1950

5.002 votes

Rank #45,976 FloralRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Explicite
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Rosella
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Explicite2/4

Rosella2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ExpliciteEx Nihilo

RosellaAnfar 1950

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 655 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

32%Like

13%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

655 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityRosella

SillageExplicite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRosellaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

powdery61%

floral100%

rose92%

fresh84%

fruity77%

woody69%

musky61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NutmegPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PralinePeonyLilyPetalia

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodAmberVanilla

Top

RhubarbLitchiBergamotNutmeg

Heart

Turkish RosePeonyMuskPetaliaVanilla

Base

IncenseCashmeranCedarHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Peony, Petalia and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Explicite, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night93

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex27

Women69

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,023

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,976

PerfumerAhmedullah Anfar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerExpliciteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ex Nihilo Explicite opens with a vibrant spark of pink pepper and freshly grated nutmeg, cutting through a warm, pillowy bouquet of pink peony and lily petals. At its center lies an addictive, buttery praline note that melts gradually into rich sandalwood, golden amber, and soft vanilla bourbon. It smells like a luxur…

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Rosella by Anfar 1950 opens with a crisp burst of tart rhubarb and sweet litchi, immediately brightened by bergamot and a touch of warm nutmeg. As the initial spray settles, fresh Turkish rose and soft peony take center stage, anchored by clean musk and subtle vanilla. The base grounded in cashmeran, cedar, and Haitia…

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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, Explicite or Rosella?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Explicite is rated 3.87/5 from 655 votes; Rosella is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Explicite for a floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Rosella for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Explicite or Rosella?

Rosella lasts longest (Rosella 80/100, Explicite 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Explicite or Rosella?

Explicite projects furthest (Explicite 69/100, Rosella 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Explicite and Rosella smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Peony, Petalia and Vanilla.

Is Explicite or Rosella better for summer or winter?

Explicite suits day or night wear; Rosella suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Explicite and Rosella?

Explicite has top notes of Nutmeg and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Praline, Peony, Lily and Petalia, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Vanilla. Rosella has top notes of Rhubarb, Litchi, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Peony, Musk and Petalia, a base of Incense, Cashmeran, Cedar and Haitian Vetiver.