Fragrance comparison

Histoire d'une Rose vs Velmos

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

Histoire d'une Rose

Voskanian Parfums

3.9859 votes

Rank #20,301 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Velmos

Reeh Al Madinah

5.004 votes

Rank #26,889 LavenderFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Velmos takes 3 of 4 categories.

Histoire d'une Rose
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Velmos
Choose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Histoire d'une Rose1/4

Velmos3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Velmos
Sillage & projection: Velmos
Value for money: Velmos
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Histoire d'une Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Histoire d'une RoseVoskanian Parfums

VelmosReeh Al Madinah

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 35%Had 6%Want 59%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

53%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

59 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityVelmos

SillageVelmos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value81

Category winnerVelmosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

rose90%

earthy80%

woody70%

mossy60%

fresh spicy50%

lavender100%

fresh spicy86%

fresh72%

citrus58%

aromatic44%

herbal30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCitronLimeTangerineAngelica RootGinger

Heart

Damask RoseLavender

Base

OakmossPatchouliVetiverAmbergrisMusk

Top

CitrusTangerineBergamot

Heart

LavenderGinger

Base

PatchouliOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tangerine, Ginger and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer47

Fall82

Winter82

Day100

Night63

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex71

Women24

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,301

PerfumerTsovak Voskanian

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#26,889

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerHistoire d'une RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Histoire d'une Rose by Voskanian Parfums subverts standard floral expectations with a sharp, tart citrus opening of citron, bergamot, and lime spiked with fresh ginger. Rather than presenting a sweet bouquet, perfumer Tsovak Voskanian roots Damask rose in a dry, dark base of oakmoss, patchouli, and earthy vetiver. The…

Reviews →

Velmos is a bright, easygoing aromatic fougere with a citrus first impression, soft lavender through the middle, and a mossy patchouli base that gives it more depth than a basic fresh scent. It wears clean, smooth, and lightly spicy, making it a strong fit for daily use, especially if you like modern blue-style fragra…

Reviews →

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, Histoire d'une Rose or Velmos?

Velmos takes 3 of 4 categories. Histoire d'une Rose is rated 3.98/5 from 59 votes; Velmos is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Histoire d'une Rose for a citrus and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Velmos for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Histoire d'une Rose or Velmos?

Velmos lasts longest (Velmos 85/100, Histoire d'une Rose 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Histoire d'une Rose or Velmos?

Velmos projects furthest (Velmos 63/100, Histoire d'une Rose 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Histoire d'une Rose and Velmos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tangerine, Ginger and Lavender.

Is Histoire d'une Rose or Velmos better for summer or winter?

Histoire d'une Rose suits daytime wear; Velmos suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Histoire d'une Rose and Velmos?

Histoire d'une Rose has top notes of Bergamot, Citron, Lime and Tangerine, heart notes of Damask Rose and Lavender, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Vetiver and Ambergris. Velmos has top notes of Citrus, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Ginger, a base of Patchouli and Oakmoss.