Fragrance comparison

In Paris vs Rose Dunes

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 150 ratings analysed

2 wins

In Paris

Marc Joseph

4.805 votes

Rank #39,332 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Rose Dunes

Molton Brown · 2022

3.89145 votes

Rank #24,042 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In Paris takes 2 of 3 categories.

In Paris
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Rose Dunes
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

In Paris2/3

Rose Dunes1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: In Paris
Sillage & projection: In Paris
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose Dunes

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In ParisMarc Joseph

Rose DunesMolton Brown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

3.89/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 49%Had 8%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

37%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

19%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityIn Paris

SillageIn Paris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

rose92%

patchouli84%

floral77%

musky69%

woody61%

rose100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic46%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both rose, patchouli and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sweet OrangeRaspberryMandarin OrangeCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

Rose PetalsMagnoliaViolet LeafGeranium

Base5-7+ hrs

PatchouliMuskVanillaPalisander Rosewood

Top

SaffronViolet LeafGreen Bell PepperGingerBergamotCassis

Heart

RoseRaspberryGeraniumMagnoliaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)LeatherMuskSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Cassis, Magnolia and Violet Leaf. Durations are only published for In Paris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Spring83

Summer67

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 19%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,332

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,042

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched2022

Reviews4

Category winnerRose DunesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The citrus hits immediately. Tart raspberry and tangy cassis cut straight through a juicy burst of sweet mandarin orange, giving the opening a crisp, mouthwatering snap. Give it three minutes. Once the initial alcohol flash evaporates, soft rose petals and leafy violet take center stage, underpinned by a green geraniu…

Reviews →

Molton Brown Rose Dunes is a warm, earthy rose perfume that pairs juicy red berries with dry desert woods. The first spritz brings an unexpected crunch of crisp green bell pepper, tart blackcurrant cassis, and warm saffron spice. Within minutes, the fragrance blooms into a plush heart of jammy rose petals and geranium…

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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, In Paris or Rose Dunes?

In Paris takes 2 of 3 categories. In Paris is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; Rose Dunes is rated 3.89/5 from 145 votes. Choose In Paris for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Rose Dunes for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, In Paris or Rose Dunes?

In Paris lasts longest (In Paris 73/100, Rose Dunes 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Paris or Rose Dunes?

In Paris projects furthest (In Paris 80/100, Rose Dunes 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Paris and Rose Dunes smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, patchouli and woody accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Cassis, Magnolia and Violet Leaf.

Is In Paris or Rose Dunes better for summer or winter?

In Paris suits daytime wear; Rose Dunes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Paris and Rose Dunes?

In Paris has top notes of Sweet Orange, Raspberry, Mandarin Orange and Cassis, heart notes of Rose Petals, Magnolia, Violet Leaf and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla and Palisander Rosewood. Rose Dunes has top notes of Saffron, Violet Leaf, Green Bell Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Rose, Raspberry, Geranium and Magnolia, a base of Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud), Leather and Musk.