Fragrance comparison

Le Golliwogg vs Rose Scandal

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Le Golliwogg

Vigny

3.4624 votes

Rank #43,374 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Rose Scandal

G Parfums

3.002 votes

Rank #66,845 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Scandal takes 2 of 3 categories.

Le Golliwogg
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Rose Scandal
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Le Golliwogg1/3

Rose Scandal2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le GolliwoggVigny

Rose ScandalG Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 17%Had 6%Want 77%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

17%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityRose Scandal

SillageRose Scandal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

musky77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

powdery100%

woody92%

violet84%

rose77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, powdery and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesClovesBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangVioletJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CivetMuskAmberVanillaStyraxVetiverSandalwoodTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletRose

Base6-10+ hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Violet, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Rose Scandal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Not enough votes yet

Date 40%Party 26%Casual 19%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,374

PerfumerJacque Vogel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,845

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLe GolliwoggHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Golliwogg by Vigny opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes and cloves, a crisp entry that quickly gives way to a powdery floral heart of violet and ylang-ylang. The base settles into a warm, animalic blend of civet, oakmoss, and vetiver. This fragrance is suited for collectors of historical perfumery who appreciate b…

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Rose Scandal by G Parfums cuts against typical sweet floral stereotypes. The first spritz delivers an abrupt, fizzy rush of aldehydes and tart green geranium. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol flash dissipates quickly, revealing a velvet core of dark Bulgarian rose and candied violet petal accords. It feels pow…

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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, Le Golliwogg or Rose Scandal?

Rose Scandal takes 2 of 3 categories. Le Golliwogg is rated 3.46/5 from 24 votes; Rose Scandal is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Le Golliwogg for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Rose Scandal for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Golliwogg or Rose Scandal?

Rose Scandal lasts longest (Rose Scandal 80/100, Le Golliwogg 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Golliwogg or Rose Scandal?

Rose Scandal projects furthest (Rose Scandal 75/100, Le Golliwogg 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Golliwogg and Rose Scandal smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Violet, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Le Golliwogg or Rose Scandal better for summer or winter?

Le Golliwogg suits day or night wear; Rose Scandal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Golliwogg and Rose Scandal?

Le Golliwogg has top notes of Aldehydes, Cloves and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Violet, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Civet, Musk, Amber and Vanilla. Rose Scandal has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley and Geranium, heart notes of Violet and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Amber and Patchouli.