Fragrance comparison

Flowerbomb vs Rose Macaron

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 20,185 ratings analysed

3 wins

Flowerbomb

Viktor&Rolf

3.9320,183 votes

Rank #27,218 FloralPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Rose Macaron

Crémerie

4.502 votes

Rank #57,774 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flowerbomb takes 3 of 4 categories.

Flowerbomb
Choose it for a floral and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Rose Macaron
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Flowerbomb3/4

Rose Macaron1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FlowerbombViktor&Rolf

Rose MacaronCrémerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 20,183 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

35%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

20,183 votes

50%Love

50%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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityFlowerbomb

SillageFlowerbomb

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value100

Category winnerRose MacaronBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

patchouli92%

white floral84%

woody77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

floral100%

fruity91%

sweet83%

lactonic74%

powdery65%

soft spicy56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TeaBergamotOsmanthus

Heart

OrchidJasmineRoseFreesiaAfrican Orange Flower

Base

PatchouliMuskVanilla

Top15-30 mins

OsmanthusTeaBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

OrchidWhite FlowersFreesiaRose

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaCaramelPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesTea, Bergamot, Osmanthus and Orchid. Durations are only published for Rose Macaron, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer33

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex2

Women97

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,218

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Dominique Ropion, Domitille Michalon Bertier, Olivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,774

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFlowerbombHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Flowerbomb opens with a bright burst of sweet bergamot and green tea, creating a fresh initial fizz on the skin. It quickly transitions into an opulent floral heart where Sambac jasmine, Centifolia rose, and cattleya orchid dominate the scent profile. The base relies heavily on a warm, sweet patchouli wrapped in vanil…

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Rose Macaron by Crémerie smells like stepping into an upscale Parisian bakery on a sunny morning. The scent opens with a cheerful splash of zesty bergamot, fruity osmanthus, and steep black tea, giving you an immediate lift without smelling sharp. As the opening settles, soft pink rose petals mingle with powdery frees…

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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, Flowerbomb or Rose Macaron?

Flowerbomb takes 3 of 4 categories. Flowerbomb is rated 3.93/5 from 20,183 votes; Rose Macaron is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Flowerbomb for a floral and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Rose Macaron for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Flowerbomb or Rose Macaron?

Flowerbomb lasts longest (Flowerbomb 68/100, Rose Macaron 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flowerbomb or Rose Macaron?

Flowerbomb projects furthest (Flowerbomb 61/100, Rose Macaron 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flowerbomb and Rose Macaron smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Tea, Bergamot, Osmanthus and Orchid.

Is Flowerbomb or Rose Macaron better for summer or winter?

Rose Macaron suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flowerbomb and Rose Macaron?

Flowerbomb has top notes of Tea, Bergamot and Osmanthus, heart notes of Orchid, Jasmine, Rose and Freesia, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Vanilla. Rose Macaron has top notes of Osmanthus, Tea and Bergamot, heart notes of Orchid, White Flowers, Freesia and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Caramel, Patchouli and Musk.