Fragrance comparison

Lola vs English Rose

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 3,618 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lola

Marc Jacobs

3.503,617 votes

Rank #7,458 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

English Rose

Parfums Genty

3.001 votes

Rank #64,505 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lola takes 4 of 5 categories.

Lola
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
English Rose
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Lola4/5

English Rose1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LolaMarc Jacobs

English RoseParfums Genty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 3,617 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

33%Dislike

1%Hate

3,617 votes

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityLola

SillageLola

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEnglish RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

fresh69%

musky61%

citrus100%

rose92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

fruity61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both rose and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperPearGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

RosePeonyGeranium

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaMuskTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitLycheeGeraniumPear

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseBergamotCardamom

Base4-6 hrs

MuskCashmere Wood

Category winnerLolaLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day100

Night79

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex2

Women97

Casual 33%Date 30%Party 23%Work 15%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 19%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,458

PerfumerCalice Becker, Yann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#64,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLolaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lola by Marc Jacobs opens with a punchy crackle of pink pepper and tart ruby grapefruit. It wakes you up fast. Within five minutes, crisp pear softens the initial sting, pulling forward a dewy heart of dark rose and lush peony. The floral core carries an earthy, slightly green edge from geranium leaves. As hours pass,…

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English Rose by Parfums Genty brings a refreshing twist to traditional floral profiles. The fragrance begins with a sharp burst of pink grapefruit, crisp green pear, and sweet lychee. It smells dewy and bright. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into an airy English garden rose accented by spicy ca…

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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, Lola or English Rose?

Lola takes 4 of 5 categories. Lola is rated 3.50/5 from 3,617 votes; English Rose is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Lola for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose English Rose for a citrus and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lola or English Rose?

Lola lasts longest (Lola 65/100, English Rose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lola or English Rose?

Lola projects furthest (Lola 59/100, English Rose 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lola and English Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and musky accords. Common notes include Pear, Grapefruit, Rose and Geranium.

Is Lola or English Rose better for summer or winter?

Lola suits daytime wear; English Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lola and English Rose?

Lola has top notes of Pink Pepper, Pear and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Peony and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Tonka Bean. English Rose has top notes of Grapefruit, Lychee, Geranium and Pear, heart notes of Rose, Bergamot and Cardamom, a base of Musk and Cashmere Wood.