Fragrance comparison

Il Rose vs #S

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 223 ratings analysed

Il Rose

ILMIN Parfums

3.333 votes

Rank #61,834 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Nasengold

3.97220 votes

Rank #5,813 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

#S takes 4 of 4 categories.

Il Rose
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring.
#S
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Il Rose0/4

#S4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: #S
Sillage & projection: #S
Value for money: #S
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: #S

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Il RoseILMIN Parfums

#SNasengold

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%

3.97/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

31%Love

57%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevity#S

Sillage#S

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value65

Category winner#SBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

citrus77%

mossy69%

musky61%

citrus100%

musky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

wine61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Grapefruit

Heart

RoseMarigoldCardamom

Base

PatchouliOakmossMusk

Top

CitronRed WineGrapefruitGingerBergamotPink PepperCardamomArtemisia

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyRoseMaltTuberose

Base

Iso E SuperMuskVetiverLeatherIncenseOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Rose, Cardamom and Oakmoss. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer88

Fall59

Winter29

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men10

Unisex60

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,813

PerfumerChristian Plesch

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winner#SHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Il Rose pairs a bright grapefruit opening with a rose heart that feels spiced, green, and lightly aromatic rather than soft and sugary. As it settles, patchouli, oakmoss, and musk pull it into drier, earthier territory. This reads like a rosier floral with structure and bite. It may suit someone who wants a feminine r…

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#S opens bright and brisk, with citron, grapefruit, bergamot and ginger pushing the citrus side first. Very quickly, the unusual red wine and malt notes start to show, giving it a tart, slightly boozy twist over musk, woods and soft leather. It reads firmly unisex and a little unconventional. If you like fresh fragran…

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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, Il Rose or #S?

#S takes 4 of 4 categories. Il Rose is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; #S is rated 3.97/5 from 220 votes. Choose Il Rose for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring. Choose #S for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Il Rose or #S?

#S lasts longest (#S 71/100, Il Rose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Il Rose or #S?

#S projects furthest (#S 59/100, Il Rose 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Il Rose and #S smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Rose, Cardamom and Oakmoss.

Is Il Rose or #S better for summer or winter?

#S suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Il Rose and #S?

Il Rose has top notes of Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Marigold and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss and Musk. #S has top notes of Citron, Red Wine, Grapefruit and Ginger, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Malt and Tuberose, a base of Iso E Super, Musk, Vetiver and Leather.