Fragrance comparison

Fashionably London Elixir vs Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 252 ratings analysed

5 wins

Fashionably London Elixir

Zara

4.36223 votes

Rank #1,886 RoseFloral

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65%scent match

Closely related

Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012

Paul Smith

4.0329 votes

Rank #20,366 FloralRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fashionably London Elixir takes 5 of 6 categories.

Fashionably London Elixir
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Fashionably London Elixir5/6

Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 20121/6

Ratings & consensus: Fashionably London Elixir
Community sentiment: Fashionably London Elixir
Longevity: Fashionably London Elixir
Sillage & projection: Fashionably London Elixir
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012
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

Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012Paul Smith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 223 votes

Have 93%Had 7%Want 0%

4.03/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 31%Had 16%Want 53%

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

31%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerFashionably London ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityFashionably London Elixir

SillageFashionably London Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral86%

musky72%

powdery58%

fresh44%

citrus30%

floral100%

rose90%

woody80%

fresh70%

citrus60%

powdery50%

Scent match65%Closely related · both rose, floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

RosePeony

Base

Musk

Top

PeonyWater LilyBergamot

Heart

RoseMagnoliaSandalwood

Base

CedarAmberMusk

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–

Spring92

Summer100

Fall8

Winter8

Day100

Night27

Category winnerPaul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex44

Women51

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,886

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#20,366

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

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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A bright, natural-feeling rose scent with peony, water lily and bergamot up top, then a clean floral heart that stays close to fresh pink and red roses. It wears softly, with light woods, musk and amber giving it a smooth skin-like finish. This edition suits rose lovers who want something airy, polished and easy in sp…

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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 Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012?

Fashionably London Elixir takes 5 of 6 categories. Fashionably London Elixir is rated 4.36/5 from 223 votes; Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012 is rated 4.03/5 from 29 votes. Choose Fashionably London Elixir for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012 for a floral and rose character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fashionably London Elixir or Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012?

Fashionably London Elixir lasts longest (Fashionably London Elixir 79/100, Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fashionably London Elixir or Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012?

Fashionably London Elixir projects furthest (Fashionably London Elixir 72/100, Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fashionably London Elixir and Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012 smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Peony and Musk.

Is Fashionably London Elixir or Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012 is the stronger pick. For winter, Fashionably London Elixir is the stronger pick. Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fashionably London Elixir and Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012?

Fashionably London Elixir has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Peony, a base of Musk. Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012 has top notes of Peony, Water Lily and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia and Sandalwood, a base of Cedar, Amber and Musk.