Fragrance comparison

Lady Rose vs Preludio

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 123 ratings analysed

Lady Rose

Mith

4.502 votes

Rank #41,218 RoseAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Preludio

Gritti

3.63121 votes

Rank #19,590 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Preludio takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lady Rose
Choose it for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Preludio
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lady Rose1/4

Preludio3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lady RoseMith

PreludioGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

3.63/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

26%Love

32%Like

19%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

121 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityPreludio

SillagePreludio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value51

Category winnerLady RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

woody69%

fresh61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

lavender80%

ozonic70%

aquatic60%

citrus50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red BerriesLemonMandarin OrangeCassisGreen LeavesWatermelon

Heart

RoseGeraniumSea NotesPine TreeLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Guaiac WoodMuskOakmossAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderWatermelonLemon

Heart3 to 4 hours

Pine TreeWoody NotesSandalwoodTobacco

Base4 to 6 hours

BorageMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Watermelon, Pine Tree and Musk. Durations are only published for Preludio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer84

Fall76

Winter59

Day100

Night62

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men54

Unisex39

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,218

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#19,590

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerPreludioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lady Rose by Mith wears like a fresh green rose with bright citrus, watery fruit and an aromatic edge. The rose stays central, but it is surrounded by leafy notes, sea air, soft woods and clean musk, so it reads breezier than a rich jammy floral. Best for spring and daytime wear, especially if you like rose with a sha…

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Preludio by Gritti opens with an unexpected pairing of crisp lavender, tart lemon, and juicy watermelon, creating a brisk, ozonic introduction that feels both clean and cooling. As the initial splash settles, the heart reveals an earthy forest character built around pine tree needles, smooth sandalwood, and dry woody …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lady Rose or Preludio?

Preludio takes 3 of 4 categories. Lady Rose is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Preludio is rated 3.63/5 from 121 votes. Choose Lady Rose for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Preludio for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lady Rose or Preludio?

Preludio lasts longest (Preludio 69/100, Lady Rose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lady Rose or Preludio?

Preludio projects furthest (Preludio 62/100, Lady Rose 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lady Rose and Preludio smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Watermelon, Pine Tree and Musk.

Is Lady Rose or Preludio better for summer or winter?

Lady Rose suits daytime wear; Preludio suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lady Rose and Preludio?

Lady Rose has top notes of Red Berries, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Cassis, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Sea Notes and Pine Tree, a base of Guaiac Wood, Musk, Oakmoss and Amber. Preludio has top notes of Lavender, Watermelon and Lemon, heart notes of Pine Tree, Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Tobacco, a base of Borage, Musk and Amber.