Fragrance comparison

Knize Sec vs Wars of the Roses

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 171 ratings analysed

Knize Sec

Knize

3.74162 votes

Rank #10,962 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Wars of the Roses

King's Palace Perfumery

4.679 votes

Rank #29,156 LeatherSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wars of the Roses takes 2 of 3 categories.

Knize Sec
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Wars of the Roses
Choose it for a leather and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Knize Sec1/3

Wars of the Roses2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Wars of the Roses
Sillage & projection: Wars of the Roses
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Knize Sec

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Knize SecKnize

Wars of the RosesKing's Palace Perfumery

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 42%Had 10%Want 48%

4.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 15%Had 4%Want 81%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

90 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityWars of the Roses

SillageWars of the Roses

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

smoky77%

leather69%

lavender61%

leather100%

smoky92%

rose84%

amber77%

floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, smoky and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeCitrusesAmalfi LemonCoriander

Heart

LavenderJasmineSagePetitgrain

Base

IncenseLeatherAmberMusk

Notes

LeatherRed RoseWhite RoseIncenseSuedeBlack CurrantOsmanthusIrisPetitgrainBirchCoriander

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Petitgrain, Incense and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer28

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night45

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,962

PerfumerFrancois Coty, Vincent Roubert

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#29,156

PerfumerMarlen Harrison

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerKnize SecHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Knize Sec is an aromatic woody fragrance that leans into dry citrus and smoky leather. Launched in 1985 as a sharper, more restrained relative to the classic Knize Ten, it emphasizes a crisp coriander and lemon opening over a base of incense and musk. It offers a refined, professional scent profile suitable for daily …

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Wars of the Roses is a dark rose and leather fragrance with a warm, smoky edge. Reviewers describe the rose as clear and inviting, with leather, incense, black currant, birch tar and suede giving it depth rather than a clean floral feel. It suits someone who likes sweet leather, rich rose, and noticeable wear. The fee…

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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, Knize Sec or Wars of the Roses?

Wars of the Roses takes 2 of 3 categories. Knize Sec is rated 3.74/5 from 162 votes; Wars of the Roses is rated 4.67/5 from 9 votes. Choose Knize Sec for a citrus and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Wars of the Roses for a leather and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Knize Sec or Wars of the Roses?

Wars of the Roses lasts longest (Wars of the Roses 92/100, Knize Sec 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Knize Sec or Wars of the Roses?

Wars of the Roses projects furthest (Wars of the Roses 71/100, Knize Sec 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Knize Sec and Wars of the Roses smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, smoky and leather accords. Common notes include Coriander, Petitgrain, Incense and Leather.

Is Knize Sec or Wars of the Roses better for summer or winter?

Knize Sec suits daytime wear; Wars of the Roses suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Knize Sec and Wars of the Roses?

Knize Sec has top notes of Orange, Citruses, Amalfi Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Sage and Petitgrain, a base of Incense, Leather, Amber and Musk. Wars of the Roses features Leather, Red Rose, White Rose, Incense and Suede.