Fragrance comparison

From The Ashes vs Roja Neiman Marcus

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

3 wins

From The Ashes

The Dua Brand

4.754 votes

Rank #34,139 AmberWoody

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Roja Neiman Marcus

Roja Dove

4.3237 votes

Rank #13,974 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

From The Ashes takes 3 of 4 categories.

From The Ashes
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Roja Neiman Marcus
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

From The Ashes3/4

Roja Neiman Marcus1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: From The Ashes
Sillage & projection: From The Ashes
Value for money: From The Ashes
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Roja Neiman Marcus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

From The AshesThe Dua Brand

Roja Neiman MarcusRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 71%Had 0%Want 29%

4.32/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 24%Had 2%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

62%Love

24%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityFrom The Ashes

SillageFrom The Ashes

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value18

Category winnerFrom The AshesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

musky77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

fruity100%

sweet86%

leather72%

musky58%

warm spicy44%

soft spicy30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both leather, sweet and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mexican chocolateCanadian balsamWoodsy NotesTonka BeanBlackberryLeatherCognacAmberSuedeMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

French pastriesBlackcurrantBlackberrySaffronSouffleSuedeSugarCassisAmberMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlackberry, Amber, Suede and Musk. Durations are only published for From The Ashes, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring56

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men4

Unisex67

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,139

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#13,974

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerRoja Neiman MarcusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

From The Ashes by The Dua Brand is a dense leather fragrance built around dark fruits, boozy warmth, and resinous woods. The scent opens with a distinct splash of boozy cognac alongside tart blackberry and soft suede leather. As it settles, rich Mexican chocolate brings a bittersweet depth that balances against Canadi…

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Roja Neiman Marcus opens with glossy dark berries, sugar, and saffron, then softens into suede, amber, musk, and a pastry-like sweetness. On skin, it often reads more like a plush berry gourmand than a strict leather scent. It suits shoppers who want something polished, sweet, and quietly luxurious, especially in cool…

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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, From The Ashes or Roja Neiman Marcus?

From The Ashes takes 3 of 4 categories. From The Ashes is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Roja Neiman Marcus is rated 4.32/5 from 37 votes. Choose From The Ashes for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Roja Neiman Marcus for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, From The Ashes or Roja Neiman Marcus?

From The Ashes lasts longest (From The Ashes 100/100, Roja Neiman Marcus 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, From The Ashes or Roja Neiman Marcus?

From The Ashes projects furthest (From The Ashes 75/100, Roja Neiman Marcus 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do From The Ashes and Roja Neiman Marcus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, sweet and musky accords. Common notes include Blackberry, Amber, Suede and Musk.

Is From The Ashes or Roja Neiman Marcus better for summer or winter?

From The Ashes suits evening wear; Roja Neiman Marcus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in From The Ashes and Roja Neiman Marcus?

From The Ashes features Mexican chocolate, Canadian balsam, Woodsy Notes, Tonka Bean and Blackberry. Roja Neiman Marcus features French pastries, Blackcurrant, Blackberry, Saffron and Souffle.