Fragrance comparison

Fresh Orient vs Rose Morocco

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 155 ratings analysed

Fresh Orient

Vertus

3.6789 votes

Rank #17,879 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Rose Morocco

Vertus

3.7466 votes

Rank #27,146 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Morocco takes 5 of 7 categories.

Fresh Orient
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Rose Morocco
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Fresh Orient2/7

Rose Morocco5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fresh OrientVertus

Rose MoroccoVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 44%Had 16%Want 40%

3.74/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 41%Had 14%Want 45%

Category winnerRose MoroccoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

46%Like

12%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

89 votes

27%Love

39%Like

14%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerFresh OrientMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityRose Morocco

SillageRose Morocco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value36

Category winnerRose MoroccoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green92%

woody84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

woody100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green LeavesBergamotGrapefruitBlack Currant

Heart

MagnoliaJasmineLilyCashmere Wood

Base

VetiverMuskCedarAmber

Top

AppleSaffronCardamom

Heart

RoseCashmere WoodGeraniumPeachVioletCedarMagnoliaLily

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodMuskVanillaAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Lily, Cashmere Wood 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 season

Spring90

Summer100

Fall26

Winter5

Day100

Night17

Spring40

Summer20

Fall85

Winter100

Day100

Night85

Category winnerRose MoroccoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex71

Women16

Men0

Unisex43

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,879

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#27,146

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerFresh OrientHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vertus Fresh Orient delivers a breezy, green-tinted coastal citrus experience that moves beyond typical cologne formulas. Driven by tart grapefruit and leafy undertones, it settles into soft white florals and clean woods. It is an easy pick for casual warm-weather wear, offering a refreshing, clean aura without relyin…

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Vertus Rose Morocco introduces a dark, spiced take on the classic rose note. By blending tart apple with saffron and cardamom at the start, this unisex blend shifts away from typical sweet florals. Instead, it offers a dry woodiness that wears beautifully in cold weather, settling into a cozy, resinous base on the ski…

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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, Fresh Orient or Rose Morocco?

Rose Morocco takes 5 of 7 categories. Fresh Orient is rated 3.67/5 from 89 votes; Rose Morocco is rated 3.74/5 from 66 votes. Choose Fresh Orient for a citrus and green character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rose Morocco for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fresh Orient or Rose Morocco?

Rose Morocco lasts longest (Rose Morocco 68/100, Fresh Orient 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fresh Orient or Rose Morocco?

Rose Morocco projects furthest (Rose Morocco 65/100, Fresh Orient 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fresh Orient and Rose Morocco smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Lily, Cashmere Wood and Vetiver.

Is Fresh Orient or Rose Morocco better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fresh Orient is the stronger pick. For winter, Rose Morocco is the stronger pick. Fresh Orient suits daytime wear; Rose Morocco suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fresh Orient and Rose Morocco?

Fresh Orient has top notes of Green Leaves, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Black Currant, heart notes of Magnolia, Jasmine, Lily and Cashmere Wood, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cedar and Amber. Rose Morocco has top notes of Apple, Saffron and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Cashmere Wood, Geranium and Peach, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla.