Fragrance comparison

Folies d'Epices vs Rose

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

4 wins

Folies d'Epices

LPDO

3.7855 votes

Rank #12,129 WoodyFresh Spicy

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58%scent match

Closely related

Rose

Voile

3.628 votes

Rank #20,883 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Folies d'Epices takes 4 of 4 categories.

Folies d'Epices
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Rose
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Folies d'Epices4/4

Rose0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Folies d'Epices
Sillage & projection: Folies d'Epices
Value for money: Folies d'Epices
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Folies d'Epices

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Folies d'EpicesLPDO

RoseVoile

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 44%

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 18%Had 16%Want 66%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

45%Like

28%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

38%Love

13%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityFolies d'Epices

SillageFolies d'Epices

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value60

Category winnerFolies d'EpicesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

warm spicy74%

powdery65%

balsamic56%

woody100%

powdery86%

musky72%

warm spicy58%

cinnamon44%

rose30%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Elemi resinCardamomBergamot

Heart

NutmegCinnamonRose

Base

CedarSandalwoodMusk

Top

Cinnamon

Heart

SandalwoodRose

Base

MuskCedar

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Rose, Cedar and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night71

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men48

Unisex28

Women24

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,129

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#20,883

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerFolies d'EpicesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Folies d'Epices by LPDO is a spicy, woody composition that balances aromatic resin with dry, earthy notes. Launched in 2020, this unisex fragrance centers on a blend of elemi resin, cardamom, and nutmeg. It works well for fall and winter days when you want a grounded, consistent scent that stays present without feelin…

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Rose by Voile is a dry, powdery rose with a woody core and a gentle spicy lift from cinnamon. It opens more sandalwood and cedar than lush petals, then softens into a creamy musky finish that feels pink, opaque, and quietly comforting. This is better for someone who likes cosmetic, slightly vintage-leaning florals tha…

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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, Folies d'Epices or Rose?

Folies d'Epices takes 4 of 4 categories. Folies d'Epices is rated 3.78/5 from 55 votes; Rose is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Folies d'Epices for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Rose for a woody and powdery character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Folies d'Epices or Rose?

Folies d'Epices lasts longest (Folies d'Epices 67/100, Rose 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Folies d'Epices or Rose?

Folies d'Epices projects furthest (Folies d'Epices 63/100, Rose 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Folies d'Epices and Rose smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Rose, Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Folies d'Epices or Rose better for summer or winter?

Folies d'Epices suits daytime wear; Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Folies d'Epices and Rose?

Folies d'Epices has top notes of Elemi resin, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Rose, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood and Musk. Rose has top notes of Cinnamon, heart notes of Sandalwood and Rose, a base of Musk and Cedar.