Fragrance comparison

Jardin Anglais vs Rosa

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 212 ratings analysed

Jardin Anglais

Houbigant

3.899 votes

Rank #55,799 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Rosa

Tous

3.64203 votes

Rank #9,473 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rosa takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Jardin Anglais1/4

Rosa3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jardin AnglaisHoubigant

RosaTous

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

3.64/ 5 · 203 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

22%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

32%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

191 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityRosa

SillageJardin Anglais

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRosaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

rose100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

musky77%

sweet69%

floral61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both rose and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPink PepperRaspberry

Heart2-4 hrs

Damask RoseMay RoseBalsam FirViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaPatchouliMuskCashmeranSandalwood

Top

RhubarbBergamot

Heart

May RoseRaspberryViolet

Base

CashmeranMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Raspberry, May Rose and Violet. Durations are only published for Jardin Anglais, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer54

Fall51

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Work 39%Casual 31%Date 22%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,799

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,473

PerfumerChristine Nagel

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerRosaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Houbigant Jardin Anglais puts a green, pine-tinted spin on traditional rose floral perfumes. The first blast brings sparkling bergamot and crackling pink pepper, cut by a juicy flash of tart raspberry that keeps the citrus from feeling dry. Within ten minutes, the sharp citrus mellows into velvety Damask rose and May …

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Rosa by Tous is a bright floral fragrance built around a core of May rose, vibrant raspberry, and zesty rhubarb. Launched in 2013, it offers a playful, fruity-floral profile that feels youthful and clean. It works well for casual spring days or office wear when you want a light, approachable scent that sits comfortabl…

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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, Jardin Anglais or Rosa?

Rosa takes 3 of 4 categories. Jardin Anglais is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes; Rosa is rated 3.64/5 from 203 votes. Choose Jardin Anglais for a rose and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rosa for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Jardin Anglais or Rosa?

Rosa lasts longest (Rosa 69/100, Jardin Anglais 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jardin Anglais or Rosa?

Jardin Anglais projects furthest (Jardin Anglais 75/100, Rosa 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jardin Anglais and Rosa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Raspberry, May Rose and Violet.

Is Jardin Anglais or Rosa better for summer or winter?

Jardin Anglais suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jardin Anglais and Rosa?

Jardin Anglais has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Raspberry, heart notes of Damask Rose, May Rose, Balsam Fir and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Musk and Cashmeran. Rosa has top notes of Rhubarb and Bergamot, heart notes of May Rose, Raspberry and Violet, a base of Cashmeran, Musk and Vanilla.