Fragrance comparison

L.12.12 Silver Rose vs Orange Sapphire

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 234 ratings analysed

L.12.12 Silver Rose

Lacoste Fragrances

3.4749 votes

Rank #26,607 MuskyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Orange Sapphire

Bath & Body Works

3.96185 votes

Rank #28,307 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Orange Sapphire takes 4 of 7 categories.

L.12.12 Silver Rose
Choose it for a musky and citrus character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Orange Sapphire
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

L.12.12 Silver Rose3/7

Orange Sapphire4/7

Ratings & consensus: Orange Sapphire
Community sentiment: Orange Sapphire
Longevity: L.12.12 Silver Rose
Sillage & projection: Orange Sapphire
Value for money: Orange Sapphire
Versatility: L.12.12 Silver Rose
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L.12.12 Silver Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L.12.12 Silver RoseLacoste Fragrances

Orange SapphireBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%

3.96/ 5 · 185 votes

Have 41%Had 29%Want 29%

Category winnerOrange SapphireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

27%Like

16%Ok

20%Dislike

8%Hate

49 votes

33%Love

48%Like

1%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

185 votes

Category winnerOrange SapphireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityL.12.12 Silver Rose

SillageOrange Sapphire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value86

Category winnerOrange SapphireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

citrus88%

rose77%

powdery65%

floral53%

woody42%

citrus100%

white floral83%

floral65%

aromatic48%

sweet30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBlood Orange

Heart

RoseFreesia

Base

MuskCashmeran

Top

OrangeBlood OrangeMandarin OrangeGrapefruitBergamotCassisPeachRaspberry

Heart

African Orange FlowerMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineFreesiaOrchid

Base

VetyverMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Blood Orange, Freesia and Musk. 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

Summer83

Fall44

Winter39

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winnerL.12.12 Silver RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,607

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#28,307

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL.12.12 Silver RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lacoste L.12.12 Silver Rose opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit and tangy blood orange. As the bright citrus settles, watery freesia and a cool, almost mineral rose step forward. The fragrance sits on a base of clean musk and soft cashmeran, giving the dry down a slightly powdery, metallic crispness. It feels cool …

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Orange Sapphire by Bath & Body Works serves a bright, sun-drenched burst of blood orange and tart grapefruit. It transitions into a soft floral heart of jasmine and magnolia before settling onto a clean, earthy vetiver and warm musk base. Designed for casual warm-weather wear, it provides a cheerful, energetic vibe pe…

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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, L.12.12 Silver Rose or Orange Sapphire?

Orange Sapphire takes 4 of 7 categories. L.12.12 Silver Rose is rated 3.47/5 from 49 votes; Orange Sapphire is rated 3.96/5 from 185 votes. Choose L.12.12 Silver Rose for a musky and citrus character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Orange Sapphire for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, L.12.12 Silver Rose or Orange Sapphire?

L.12.12 Silver Rose lasts longest (L.12.12 Silver Rose 62/100, Orange Sapphire 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L.12.12 Silver Rose or Orange Sapphire?

Orange Sapphire projects furthest (Orange Sapphire 54/100, L.12.12 Silver Rose 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L.12.12 Silver Rose and Orange Sapphire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Freesia and Musk.

Is L.12.12 Silver Rose or Orange Sapphire better for summer or winter?

For summer, L.12.12 Silver Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, L.12.12 Silver Rose is the stronger pick. L.12.12 Silver Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L.12.12 Silver Rose and Orange Sapphire?

L.12.12 Silver Rose has top notes of Grapefruit and Blood Orange, heart notes of Rose and Freesia, a base of Musk and Cashmeran. Orange Sapphire has top notes of Orange, Blood Orange, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Vetyver, Musk and Patchouli.