Fragrance comparison

Fashionably London Elixir vs Hearts Rose Gold

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 250 ratings analysed

6 wins

Fashionably London Elixir

Zara

4.36223 votes

Rank #1,886 RoseFloral

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69%scent match

Closely related

Hearts Rose Gold

KKW Fragrance

3.9627 votes

Rank #46,989 RoseFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fashionably London Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories.

Fashionably London Elixir
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Hearts Rose Gold
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fashionably London Elixir6/7

Hearts Rose Gold1/7

Ratings & consensus: Fashionably London Elixir
Community sentiment: Fashionably London Elixir
Longevity: Fashionably London Elixir
Sillage & projection: Fashionably London Elixir
Value for money: Fashionably London Elixir
Versatility: Hearts Rose Gold
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fashionably London Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fashionably London ElixirZara

Hearts Rose GoldKKW Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 223 votes

Have 93%Had 7%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 52%Had 19%Want 29%

Category winnerFashionably London ElixirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

26%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

223 votes

37%Love

37%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerFashionably London ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityFashionably London Elixir

SillageFashionably London Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFashionably London ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral86%

musky72%

powdery58%

fresh44%

citrus30%

rose100%

floral92%

musky84%

fresh77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match69%Closely related · both rose, floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

RosePeony

Base

Musk

Top

PearPink PepperBergamot

Heart

PeonyRoseMarigold

Base

MuskMossBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Peony 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

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer47

Fall47

Winter12

Day100

Night38

Category winnerHearts Rose GoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex44

Women51

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,886

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#46,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFashionably London ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Fashionably London Elixir opens with a crisp splash of bergamot that quickly gives way to dense, velvety red rose and dewy peony petals. Created in collaboration with Jo Malone, this concentration thickens the breezy profile of the original eau de parfum by grounding the floral heart in deep red musk and dry wood…

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Hearts Rose Gold by KKW Fragrance is a floral scent built around a bright, fruity opening of pear and bergamot. As it settles on the skin, it blossoms into a central bouquet of peony, rose, and marigold. A base of musk, moss, and benzoin grounds the composition, making it a reliable choice for casual spring days.

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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, Fashionably London Elixir or Hearts Rose Gold?

Fashionably London Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories. Fashionably London Elixir is rated 4.36/5 from 223 votes; Hearts Rose Gold is rated 3.96/5 from 27 votes. Choose Fashionably London Elixir for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Hearts Rose Gold for a rose and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fashionably London Elixir or Hearts Rose Gold?

Fashionably London Elixir lasts longest (Fashionably London Elixir 79/100, Hearts Rose Gold 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fashionably London Elixir or Hearts Rose Gold?

Fashionably London Elixir projects furthest (Fashionably London Elixir 72/100, Hearts Rose Gold 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fashionably London Elixir and Hearts Rose Gold smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, floral and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Peony and Musk.

Is Fashionably London Elixir or Hearts Rose Gold better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hearts Rose Gold is the stronger pick. For winter, Fashionably London Elixir is the stronger pick. Hearts Rose Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fashionably London Elixir and Hearts Rose Gold?

Fashionably London Elixir has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Peony, a base of Musk. Hearts Rose Gold has top notes of Pear, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Peony, Rose and Marigold, a base of Musk, Moss and Benzoin.