Fragrance comparison

Gunpowder Rose vs Hollow

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Gunpowder Rose

Union

4.5616 votes

Rank #20,278 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Hollow

Criminal Elements

3.3010 votes

Rank #62,785 EarthyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 2–2.

Gunpowder Rose
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hollow
Choose it for a earthy and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Gunpowder Rose2/6

Hollow2/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gunpowder RoseUnion

HollowCriminal Elements

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 7%Had 4%Want 89%

3.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 6%Had 4%Want 91%

Category winnerGunpowder RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

30%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

20%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityHollow

SillageHollow

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

smoky84%

aromatic77%

rose69%

mineral61%

earthy100%

fruity91%

woody83%

floral74%

aromatic65%

mossy56%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CoalEnglish RosegunpowderOakBlack CurrantWildflowersHerbal NotesViolet LeafOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Soil TinctureCyclamenBlack CurrantOakmossViolet LeafJuniperVetiverCedarBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring67

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 36%Work 28%Date 26%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 46%Date 24%Work 21%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#62,785

PerfumerCorey Newcombe

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGunpowder RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gunpowder Rose by Union pairs fresh English rose petals with gritty mineral smoke. The scent opens with a crisp flash of green violet leaf and tart black currant. Within minutes, flinty gunpowder and crushed coal cut straight through the floral sweetness. You get genuine garden blooms rooted in earthy oakmoss and dry …

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Hollow by Criminal Elements smells like stepping into a cold, rain-drenched Australian fern gully where crushed black currants and damp potting soil mingle in the crisp air. Indie perfumer Corey Newcombe built this fragrance around an uncommon balance of tart berries, wet violet leaf, and deep forest floor notes like …

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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, Gunpowder Rose or Hollow?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 2–2. Gunpowder Rose is rated 4.56/5 from 16 votes; Hollow is rated 3.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose Gunpowder Rose for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hollow for a earthy and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gunpowder Rose or Hollow?

Hollow lasts longest (Hollow 84/100, Gunpowder Rose 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gunpowder Rose or Hollow?

Hollow projects furthest (Hollow 75/100, Gunpowder Rose 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gunpowder Rose and Hollow smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Violet Leaf and Oakmoss.

Is Gunpowder Rose or Hollow better for summer or winter?

Gunpowder Rose suits daytime wear; Hollow suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gunpowder Rose and Hollow?

Gunpowder Rose features Coal, English Rose, gunpowder, Oak and Black Currant. Hollow features Soil Tincture, Cyclamen, Black Currant, Oakmoss and Violet Leaf.