Fragrance comparison

Guns of Sakura vs Oriental Rose

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 81 ratings analysed

Guns of Sakura

Maison de L'Asie

3.8416 votes

Rank #21,240 WoodyMetallic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Oriental Rose

Vertus

3.8665 votes

Rank #13,925 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oriental Rose takes 4 of 5 categories.

Guns of Sakura
Choose it for a woody and metallic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Oriental Rose
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Guns of Sakura1/5

Oriental Rose4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Guns of SakuraMaison de L'Asie

Oriental RoseVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

3.86/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 37%Had 12%Want 51%

Category winnerOriental RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

34%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityGuns of Sakura

SillageOriental Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value41

Category winnerOriental RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

metallic92%

smoky84%

musky77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

violet61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Metallic notesBlackcurrantOlibanum

Heart

gunpowderBirch

Base

MuskSandalwoodGuaiac Wood

Top

LavenderSaffronCardamomOlibanumLemon

Heart

OrrisVioletRosePatchouliGuaiac WoodCloves

Base

MuskVanillaAmberSandalwoodVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Musk, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring76

Summer52

Fall100

Winter71

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men23

Unisex63

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,240

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#13,925

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerOriental RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Guns of Sakura by Maison de L'Asie is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Guns of Sakura was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Antoine Lie. Top notes are Metallic notes, Blackcurrant and Olibanum; middle notes are gunpowder and Birch; base notes are Musk, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood. It open…

Reviews →

Oriental Rose by Vertus is a dry, powdery rose fragrance backed by warm spices and a woody base. Designed for cool autumn evenings, it offers a unisex profile where lavender and saffron give way to a heavy, clean iris texture. It is a long-lasting option for those who want an alternative to traditional, sweet floral s…

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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, Guns of Sakura or Oriental Rose?

Oriental Rose takes 4 of 5 categories. Guns of Sakura is rated 3.84/5 from 16 votes; Oriental Rose is rated 3.86/5 from 65 votes. Choose Guns of Sakura for a woody and metallic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Oriental Rose for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Guns of Sakura or Oriental Rose?

Guns of Sakura lasts longest (Guns of Sakura 78/100, Oriental Rose 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Guns of Sakura or Oriental Rose?

Oriental Rose projects furthest (Oriental Rose 68/100, Guns of Sakura 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Guns of Sakura and Oriental Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Musk, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood.

Is Guns of Sakura or Oriental Rose better for summer or winter?

Guns of Sakura suits day or night wear; Oriental Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Guns of Sakura and Oriental Rose?

Guns of Sakura has top notes of Metallic notes, Blackcurrant and Olibanum, heart notes of gunpowder and Birch, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood. Oriental Rose has top notes of Lavender, Saffron, Cardamom and Olibanum, heart notes of Orris, Violet, Rose and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.