Fragrance comparison

Isa Rose vs Rose+Honey

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 117 ratings analysed

Isa Rose

Ulric de Varens

3.5242 votes

Rank #30,007 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Rose+Honey

Michael Malul London

4.3375 votes

Rank #25,763 SweetRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose+Honey takes 4 of 7 categories.

Isa Rose
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rose+Honey
Choose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Isa Rose3/7

Rose+Honey4/7

Ratings & consensus: Rose+Honey
Community sentiment: Rose+Honey
Longevity: Rose+Honey
Sillage & projection: Isa Rose
Value for money: Isa Rose
Versatility: Isa Rose
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose+Honey

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Isa RoseUlric de Varens

Rose+HoneyMichael Malul London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 32%Had 18%Want 50%

4.33/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%

Category winnerRose+HoneyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

36%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

53%Love

32%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerRose+HoneyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityRose+Honey

SillageIsa Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value64

Category winnerIsa RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral86%

honey72%

musky58%

sweet44%

aquatic30%

sweet100%

rose92%

honey84%

musky77%

fruity69%

caramel61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both rose, honey and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Watery NotesPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RoseHoneyFloral Notes

Base4-6 hrs

Musk

Top

TangerinePeachStrawberry

Heart

Rose PetalsHoneyCashmeran

Base

MuskCaramelAmberHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesPeach, Honey and Musk. Durations are only published for Isa Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer64

Fall100

Winter91

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIsa RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Casual 39%Work 33%Date 18%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,007

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#25,763

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRose+HoneyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulric de Varens Isa Rose delivers a brisk, botanical rose centered on sheer Turkish rose petals, cold watery notes, and crisp peach skin. Expect a sharp, dew-soaked opening. The initial spray crackles with a brief solvent sting before blooming into freshly cut stems and refrigerated flower petals. It is not a heavy co…

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Rose+Honey opens with a bright, juicy mix of strawberry, peach and tangerine, then settles into a soft rose wrapped in honey, musk and caramel. It reads sweet first, with a powdery, slightly creamy finish. This is a feminine, spring-friendly scent for someone who enjoys rose perfumes with a fruity, dessert-like edge. …

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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, Isa Rose or Rose+Honey?

Rose+Honey takes 4 of 7 categories. Isa Rose is rated 3.52/5 from 42 votes; Rose+Honey is rated 4.33/5 from 75 votes. Choose Isa Rose for a rose and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rose+Honey for a sweet and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Isa Rose or Rose+Honey?

Rose+Honey lasts longest (Rose+Honey 68/100, Isa Rose 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Isa Rose or Rose+Honey?

Isa Rose projects furthest (Isa Rose 65/100, Rose+Honey 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Isa Rose and Rose+Honey smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, honey and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Honey and Musk.

Is Isa Rose or Rose+Honey better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose+Honey is the stronger pick. For winter, Isa Rose is the stronger pick. Isa Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Isa Rose and Rose+Honey?

Isa Rose has top notes of Watery Notes and Peach, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Honey and Floral Notes, a base of Musk. Rose+Honey has top notes of Tangerine, Peach and Strawberry, heart notes of Rose Petals, Honey and Cashmeran, a base of Musk, Caramel, Amber and Haitian Vetiver.