Fragrance comparison

Hue vs L.12.12 Silver Rose

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 154 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hue

Hayley Kiyoko

4.20105 votes

Rank #9,788 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

L.12.12 Silver Rose

Lacoste Fragrances

3.4749 votes

Rank #26,607 MuskyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hue takes 4 of 7 categories.

Hue
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
L.12.12 Silver Rose
Choose it for a musky and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hue4/7

L.12.12 Silver Rose3/7

Ratings & consensus: Hue
Community sentiment: Hue
Longevity: L.12.12 Silver Rose
Sillage & projection: L.12.12 Silver Rose
Value for money: Hue
Versatility: L.12.12 Silver Rose
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HueHayley Kiyoko

L.12.12 Silver RoseLacoste Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.47/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%

Category winnerHueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

33%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

105 votes

29%Love

27%Like

16%Ok

20%Dislike

8%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerHueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityL.12.12 Silver Rose

SillageL.12.12 Silver Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value50

Category winnerHueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

aquatic84%

rose77%

citrus69%

ozonic61%

musky100%

citrus88%

rose77%

powdery65%

floral53%

woody42%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, rose and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WatermelonFreesiaBlood Orange

Heart

LitchiRoseMagnoliaPeony

Base

MuskCacao

Top

GrapefruitBlood Orange

Heart

RoseFreesia

Base

MuskCashmeran

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Blood Orange, Rose and Musk. 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

Summer96

Fall0

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer83

Fall44

Winter39

Day100

Night31

Category winnerL.12.12 Silver RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,788

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#26,607

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerHueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hue by Hayley Kiyoko opens with a refreshing splash of crisp watermelon, zesty blood orange, and breezy freesia that feels like chilled sparkling water on a sunny morning. As the opening mist settles, soft peony, pink magnolia, and dewy rose petals blend with sweet litchi to create a clean, airy floral heart. A gentle…

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Lacoste L.12.12 Silver Rose opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit and tangy blood orange. As the bright citrus settles, watery freesia and a cool, almost mineral rose step forward. The fragrance sits on a base of clean musk and soft cashmeran, giving the dry down a slightly powdery, metallic crispness. It feels 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, Hue or L.12.12 Silver Rose?

Hue takes 4 of 7 categories. Hue is rated 4.20/5 from 105 votes; L.12.12 Silver Rose is rated 3.47/5 from 49 votes. Choose Hue for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose L.12.12 Silver Rose for a musky and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hue or L.12.12 Silver Rose?

L.12.12 Silver Rose lasts longest (L.12.12 Silver Rose 62/100, Hue 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hue or L.12.12 Silver Rose?

L.12.12 Silver Rose projects furthest (L.12.12 Silver Rose 45/100, Hue 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hue and L.12.12 Silver Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, rose and floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Blood Orange, Rose and Musk.

Is Hue or L.12.12 Silver Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hue is the stronger pick. For winter, L.12.12 Silver Rose is the stronger pick. L.12.12 Silver Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hue and L.12.12 Silver Rose?

Hue has top notes of Watermelon, Freesia and Blood Orange, heart notes of Litchi, Rose, Magnolia and Peony, a base of Musk and Cacao. L.12.12 Silver Rose has top notes of Grapefruit and Blood Orange, heart notes of Rose and Freesia, a base of Musk and Cashmeran.