Fragrance comparison

Fracas vs Rose

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4,758 ratings analysed

Fracas

Robert Piguet

3.954,729 votes

Rank #587 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Rose

Max Philip

3.5929 votes

Rank #52,859 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose takes 4 of 7 categories.

Fracas
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Rose
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fracas3/7

Rose4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FracasRobert Piguet

RoseMax Philip

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 4,729 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.59/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 50%Had 5%Want 45%

Category winnerFracasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

4,320 votes

34%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

21%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerFracasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityRose

SillageRose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value80

Category winnerRoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose88%

green77%

floral65%

animalic53%

fruity42%

citrus100%

rose92%

green84%

Champagne77%

white floral69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both white floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachOrange BlossomHiacynthGreen LeavesMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationWhite Iris

Base

MuskAmberSandalwoodOakmossVetiverCedar

Top

ChampagneGreen LeavesGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

RoseTuberoseGardeniaIris

Base

MuskAkigalawoodIncenseVetiver

InformationalShared notesGreen Leaves, Bergamot, Tuberose and Gardenia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer44

Fall33

Winter44

Day100

Night29

Category winnerRoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#587

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews313

Overall rank#52,859

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFracasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fracas by Robert Piguet is an uncompromising floral powerhouse defined by its iconic, creamy tuberose. Launched in 1948, it remains a gold standard for those seeking a bold, unapologetic scent. This perfume features a complex heart of jasmine, gardenia, and narcissus, resting on a sturdy base of sandalwood and oakmoss…

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Rose opens with a bright mix of grapefruit, bergamot, green leaves and a fizzy champagne effect before settling into a floral heart led by rose, tuberose and gardenia. The dry-down looks softer and more textured, with musk, incense, vetiver and Akigalawood giving it a polished woody finish. It reads as a modern floral…

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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, Fracas or Rose?

Rose takes 4 of 7 categories. Fracas is rated 3.95/5 from 4,729 votes; Rose is rated 3.59/5 from 29 votes. Choose Fracas for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Rose for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fracas or Rose?

Rose lasts longest (Rose 86/100, Fracas 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fracas or Rose?

Rose projects furthest (Rose 80/100, Fracas 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fracas and Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and green accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Bergamot, Tuberose and Gardenia.

Is Fracas or Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Fracas is the stronger pick. Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fracas and Rose?

Fracas has top notes of Peach, Orange Blossom, Hiacynth and Green Leaves, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Gardenia and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Rose has top notes of Champagne, Green Leaves, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Tuberose, Gardenia and Iris, a base of Musk, Akigalawood, Incense and Vetiver.