Fragrance comparison

Guns of Sakura vs Rose On Fire

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

Guns of Sakura

Maison de L'Asie

3.8416 votes

Rank #21,240 WoodyMetallic

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Rose On Fire

Mahdi Perfumes

4.001 votes

Rank #58,144 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Guns of Sakura
Choose it for a woody and metallic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Rose On Fire
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall.

Guns of Sakura2/4

Rose On Fire2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Guns of SakuraMaison de L'Asie

Rose On FireMahdi Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGuns of Sakura

SillageRose On Fire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRose On FireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

metallic92%

smoky84%

musky77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

warm spicy70%

amber60%

rose50%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody

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

Black CurrantBergamotCypressCardamomBlack Pepper

Heart

Turkish RoseBourbon Geranium

Base

OlibanumBirchGuaiac WoodPatchouliHaitian VetiverCedarBenzoin

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Birch 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,240

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#58,144

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGuns of SakuraHigher 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 →

Rose On Fire by Mahdi Perfumes starts with a sharp splash of dark black currant and bergamot, backed by a cool cypress breeze. This unisex scent settles into a dry woodiness, suitable for cool autumn evenings. It offers an easygoing, accessible rose profile that does not feel overly delicate or classic.

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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 Rose On Fire?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Guns of Sakura is rated 3.84/5 from 16 votes; Rose On Fire is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Guns of Sakura for a woody and metallic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Rose On Fire for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Guns of Sakura or Rose On Fire?

Guns of Sakura lasts longest (Guns of Sakura 78/100, Rose On Fire 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Guns of Sakura or Rose On Fire?

Rose On Fire projects furthest (Rose On Fire 75/100, Guns of Sakura 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Guns of Sakura and Rose On Fire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Birch and Guaiac Wood.

Is Guns of Sakura or Rose On Fire better for summer or winter?

Guns of Sakura suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Guns of Sakura and Rose On Fire?

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. Rose On Fire has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Cypress and Cardamom, heart notes of Turkish Rose and Bourbon Geranium, a base of Olibanum, Birch, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli.