L’Extase vs Rose
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Rose takes 3 of 4 categories.
L’ExtaseChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
RoseChoose it for a musky and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L’Extase1/4
Rose3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Rose
- Sillage & projection
- Rose
- Value for money
- Rose
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L’Extase
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L’ExtaseNina RicciRoseLe BlancWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.78/ 5 · 3,628 votes
Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 44%Had 44%Want 11%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
43%Like
6%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate
3,628 votes
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRose
SillageRose
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRoseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
fruity92%
rose84%
amber77%
caramel69%
vanilla61%
musky100%
rose91%
white floral83%
fruity74%
powdery65%
soft spicy56%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both rose and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperPeachPear
Heart
RoseRaspberryWhite FlowersJasmine
Base
CaramelSiam BenzoinAmberVanillaMuskPatchouliVirginia Cedar
Notes
Pink PepperRoseWhite FlowersPeachMusk
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Peach, Rose and White Flowers. Durations are only published for Rose, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night50
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#2,553
PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian
Launched—
Reviews205
Overall rank#60,725
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerL’ExtaseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFrancis Kurkdjian crafted L’Extase for Nina Ricci as a dense gourmand floral built around dark jammy rose and warm Siam benzoin. Pink pepper and tart raspberry cut through an opening of thick caramel, settling into a powdery cedar finish that clings to scarves and wool coats during chilly autumn evenings.
Reviews →Rose by Le Blanc is a bright floral fragrance built around dewy rose blossoms, crisp pink pepper, and sweet peach. The scent opens with a lively pinch of spice over juicy fruit, introducing a bouquet of rose petals and creamy white flowers. In the background, clean musk creates a soft, powdery cushion that lingers clo…
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, L’Extase or Rose?
Rose takes 3 of 4 categories. L’Extase is rated 3.78/5 from 3,628 votes; Rose is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose L’Extase for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Rose for a musky and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, L’Extase or Rose?
They last about the same: Rose 70/100, L’Extase 68/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, L’Extase or Rose?
Projection is very close: Rose 63/100, L’Extase 62/100 for sillage.
Do L’Extase and Rose smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and fruity accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Peach, Rose and White Flowers.
Is L’Extase or Rose better for summer or winter?
Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L’Extase and Rose?
L’Extase has top notes of Pink Pepper, Peach and Pear, heart notes of Rose, Raspberry, White Flowers and Jasmine, a base of Caramel, Siam Benzoin, Amber and Vanilla. Rose features Pink Pepper, Rose, White Flowers, Peach and Musk.
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