Flash Back vs Fleurs d'Ombre/Rose
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Flash Back takes 5 of 7 categories.
Flash BackChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Fleurs d'Ombre/RoseChoose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Flash Back5/7
Fleurs d'Ombre/Rose2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Flash Back
- Community sentiment
- Flash Back
- Longevity
- Flash Back
- Sillage & projection
- Flash Back
- Value for money
- Fleurs d'Ombre/Rose
- Versatility
- Fleurs d'Ombre/Rose
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Flash Back
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Flash BackOlfactive StudioFleurs d'Ombre/RoseJean Charles BrosseauWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 849 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
3.51/ 5 · 75 votes
Have 31%Had 20%Want 49%
Category winnerFlash BackRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
49%Like
11%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
849 votes
16%Love
45%Like
13%Ok
24%Dislike
1%Hate
75 votes
Category winnerFlash BackMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFlash Back
SillageFlash Back
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFleurs d'Ombre/RoseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
green77%
fruity69%
earthy61%
fruity100%
floral92%
rose84%
citrus77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RhubarbGrapefruitOrange
Heart
Granny Smith applePink Pepper
Base
VetiverCedarMuskAmber
Top
RhubarbTangerineBlack CurrantAppleOrangeMelonGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
RosePeachFreesiaMangoJasmine
Base
Orris RootMuskSandalwoodVetiverAmber
InformationalShared notesRhubarb, Grapefruit, Orange and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter12
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer74
Fall48
Winter30
Day–
Night–
Category winnerFleurs d'Ombre/RoseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,097
PerfumerOlivier Cresp
Launched—
Reviews60
Overall rank#41,332
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerFlash BackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFlash Back by Olfactive Studio opens with a sharp, photorealistic blast of crisp rhubarb and bitter grapefruit. Olivier Cresp crafts a bracing, green introduction that feels like slicing fresh stalks in a cold kitchen. As the initial citrus fizz subsides on the skin, a tart Granny Smith apple note emerges, backed by t…
Reviews →Jean Charles Brosseau Fleurs d'Ombre/Rose opens with a tart, fizzy burst of rhubarb and tangerine, then settles into a soft, powdery peach and freesia heart. The scent dries down to a clean, skin-hugging musk anchored by earthy vetiver. It is an airy, casual option for spring mornings when you want a clean, fruit-dust…
Reviews →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, Flash Back or Fleurs d'Ombre/Rose?
Flash Back takes 5 of 7 categories. Flash Back is rated 3.94/5 from 849 votes; Fleurs d'Ombre/Rose is rated 3.51/5 from 75 votes. Choose Flash Back for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Fleurs d'Ombre/Rose for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Flash Back or Fleurs d'Ombre/Rose?
Flash Back lasts longest (Flash Back 58/100, Fleurs d'Ombre/Rose 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Flash Back or Fleurs d'Ombre/Rose?
Flash Back projects furthest (Flash Back 52/100, Fleurs d'Ombre/Rose 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Flash Back and Fleurs d'Ombre/Rose smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Grapefruit, Orange and Vetiver.
Is Flash Back or Fleurs d'Ombre/Rose better for summer or winter?
For summer, Fleurs d'Ombre/Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Fleurs d'Ombre/Rose is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Flash Back and Fleurs d'Ombre/Rose?
Flash Back has top notes of Rhubarb, Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Granny Smith apple and Pink Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Musk and Amber. Fleurs d'Ombre/Rose has top notes of Rhubarb, Tangerine, Black Currant and Apple, heart notes of Rose, Peach, Freesia and Mango, a base of Orris Root, Musk, Sandalwood and Vetiver.
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