Koa vs Rosso Epicureo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
KoaChoose it for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Rosso EpicureoChoose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Koa2/4
Rosso Epicureo2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Rosso Epicureo
- Sillage & projection
- Koa
- Value for money
- Koa
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Rosso Epicureo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
KoaJealousRosso EpicureoJacques FathWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 53%Had 6%Want 41%
3.34/ 5 · 382 votes
Have 48%Had 18%Want 34%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
16%Love
42%Like
11%Ok
25%Dislike
6%Hate
295 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRosso Epicureo
SillageKoa
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKoaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
vanilla92%
amber84%
animalic77%
leather69%
patchouli61%
white floral100%
fruity92%
tuberose84%
sweet77%
citrus69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black CurrantOrange Blossom
Heart
JasminePatchouli
Base
VanillaAmberLeather
Top
PlumBlack CurrantSichuan PepperArtemisiaBitter OrangeBergamot
Heart
TuberoseYlang-YlangDamask RoseOrange BlossomJasmine
Base
VanillaMuskPatchouliAmber
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter62
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#45,369
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#9,421
PerfumerLuca Maffei
Launched—
Reviews58
Category winnerRosso EpicureoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKoa by Jealous opens with a sharp burst of tart black currant paired against sweet orange blossom. As the initial brightness settles, dirty jasmine and earthy patchouli take center stage on skin. The base locks down with warm amber, rich vanilla, and a dark slice of leather. It wears best during chilly autumn evenings…
Reviews →Rosso Epicureo by Jacques Fath is a bold unisex fragrance that opens with a vibrant plum and black currant explosion. This 2017 creation by Luca Maffei centers on a rich, jammy tuberose heart that sits atop a warm, resinous base. It performs best during cooler autumn nights or festive winter events when you want a fra…
Reviews →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, Koa or Rosso Epicureo?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Koa is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Rosso Epicureo is rated 3.34/5 from 382 votes. Choose Koa for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Rosso Epicureo for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Koa or Rosso Epicureo?
Rosso Epicureo lasts longest (Rosso Epicureo 74/100, Koa 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Koa or Rosso Epicureo?
Koa projects furthest (Koa 75/100, Rosso Epicureo 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Koa and Rosso Epicureo smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Patchouli.
Is Koa or Rosso Epicureo better for summer or winter?
Koa suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Koa and Rosso Epicureo?
Koa has top notes of Black Currant and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Leather. Rosso Epicureo has top notes of Plum, Black Currant, Sichuan Pepper and Artemisia, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Damask Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Patchouli and Amber.
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