Fragrance comparison

Jardin Anglais vs Rose Absolute

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

Jardin Anglais

Houbigant

3.899 votes

Rank #54,661 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Rose Absolute

Negligé Perfume Lab

3.7023 votes

Rank #51,994 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Jardin Anglais1/4

Rose Absolute3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jardin AnglaisHoubigant

Rose AbsoluteNegligé Perfume Lab

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

3.70/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 23%Had 19%Want 58%

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

26%Love

39%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityRose Absolute

SillageJardin Anglais

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value53

Category winnerRose AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

rose100%

floral83%

soft spicy65%

powdery48%

white floral30%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both rose

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

Damask RoseMay RoseRoseRose Hip

Heart

Pink PepperJasminePowdery Notes

Base

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InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Damask Rose and May Rose. 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

Summer71

Fall71

Winter43

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

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

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,661

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,994

PerfumerMaria Chaikovskaya

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRose AbsoluteHigher 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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Rose Absolute by Negligé Perfume Lab opens with a dense rush of botanical florals. Perfumer Maria Chaikovskaya combines Damask rose, May rose, and crisp rose hip in the opening layers, creating a realistic garden effect that leans tart rather than sugary. As the initial spray settles, a warm bite of pink pepper cuts t…

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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 Rose Absolute?

Rose Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories. Jardin Anglais is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes; Rose Absolute is rated 3.70/5 from 23 votes. Choose Jardin Anglais for a rose and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rose Absolute for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jardin Anglais or Rose Absolute?

Rose Absolute lasts longest (Rose Absolute 68/100, Jardin Anglais 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jardin Anglais or Rose Absolute?

Jardin Anglais projects furthest (Jardin Anglais 75/100, Rose Absolute 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jardin Anglais and Rose Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Damask Rose and May Rose.

Is Jardin Anglais or Rose Absolute better for summer or winter?

Jardin Anglais suits daytime wear; Rose Absolute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jardin Anglais and Rose Absolute?

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. Rose Absolute has top notes of Damask Rose, May Rose, Rose and Rose Hip, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Powdery Notes.