Fragrance comparison

Ispahan vs Samba da Rosa

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 55 ratings analysed

Ispahan

Amberfig

3.577 votes

Rank #65,706 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Samba da Rosa

Avon

4.0048 votes

Rank #30,316 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Samba da Rosa takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ispahan
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Samba da Rosa
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ispahan1/4

Samba da Rosa3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Samba da Rosa
Sillage & projection: Ispahan
Value for money: Samba da Rosa
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Samba da Rosa

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IspahanAmberfig

Samba da RosaAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 9%Had 13%Want 78%

4.00/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 30%Had 50%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

38%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySamba da Rosa

SillageIspahan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSamba da RosaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

musky84%

ozonic77%

aquatic69%

powdery61%

woody100%

rose92%

powdery84%

iris77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both rose and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WatermelonRaspberryCassis

Heart

RoseDamask RosePeanutIrisHoney

Base

White MuskTonka BeanVanilla

Top

BergamotCassisNectarine

Heart

RoseIrisRaspberry

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Cassis, Damask Rose and Iris. 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

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer50

Fall93

Winter57

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,706

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,316

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSamba da RosaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ispahan by Amberfig is a Floral fragrance for women and men. Ispahan was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is David Magalhães. Top notes are Watermelon, Raspberry and Cassis; middle notes are Rose, Damask Rose, Peanut, Iris and Honey; base notes are White Musk, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.

Reviews →

Samba da Rosa by Avon is a fruity floral fragrance centered on rose, nectarine, and sandalwood. Launched in 2012, this scent offers a juicy opening that transitions into a powdery rose and iris heart, grounded by a creamy vanilla and patchouli base. It is a versatile daytime option for those who enjoy sweet, accessibl…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ispahan or Samba da Rosa?

Samba da Rosa takes 3 of 4 categories. Ispahan is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes; Samba da Rosa is rated 4.00/5 from 48 votes. Choose Ispahan for a rose and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Samba da Rosa for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ispahan or Samba da Rosa?

Samba da Rosa lasts longest (Samba da Rosa 59/100, Ispahan 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ispahan or Samba da Rosa?

Ispahan projects furthest (Ispahan 81/100, Samba da Rosa 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ispahan and Samba da Rosa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and powdery accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Cassis, Damask Rose and Iris.

Is Ispahan or Samba da Rosa better for summer or winter?

Ispahan suits daytime wear; Samba da Rosa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ispahan and Samba da Rosa?

Ispahan has top notes of Watermelon, Raspberry and Cassis, heart notes of Rose, Damask Rose, Peanut and Iris, a base of White Musk, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Samba da Rosa has top notes of Bergamot, Cassis and Nectarine, heart notes of Rose, Iris and Raspberry, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vanilla.