Fragrance comparison

Loverose vs Hanuman

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 562 ratings analysed

Loverose

Lena Hoschek

4.0012 votes

Rank #40,461 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Hanuman

Boadicea the Victorious

4.21550 votes

Rank #3,625 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hanuman takes 4 of 4 categories.

Loverose
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Hanuman
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.

Loverose0/4

Hanuman4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LoveroseLena Hoschek

HanumanBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 15%Had 9%Want 76%

4.21/ 5 · 550 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerHanumanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

51%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

550 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityHanuman

SillageHanuman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value13

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose92%

leather84%

iris77%

powdery69%

smoky61%

citrus100%

floral91%

woody83%

aromatic74%

fruity65%

white floral56%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Bulgarian RoseCastoreumMagnoliaOrrisOrange BlossomOsmanthusCyclamenCarrotLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LemonBergamotOrange BlossomBlack Currant

Heart

OsmanthusNeroliMagnoliaCyclamen

Base

VetiverCedarMuskAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Orange Blossom, Osmanthus and Cyclamen. Durations are only published for Loverose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Spring94

Summer100

Fall77

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 45%Party 26%Casual 16%Work 13%

Men10

Unisex44

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,461

PerfumerValerie Garnuch-Mentzel

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#3,625

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerHanumanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Loverose by Lena Hoschek takes the traditional sweet floral genre and flips it upside down. Built around velvety Bulgarian rose, rooty orris, and leathery castoreum, this Eau de Parfum smells dark, smoky, and unapologetically vintage. You get an immediate burst of fresh magnolia and sweet orange blossom, but the flowe…

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Hanuman by Boadicea the Victorious opens with crisp lemon, tart bergamot, and sweet orange blossom before softening into a lush floral center. Osmanthus, cyclamen, and neroli lend a velvety, slightly fruity texture that keeps the citrus bright without turning sour. As it settles on warm skin, dry vetiver, soft musk, a…

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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, Loverose or Hanuman?

Hanuman takes 4 of 4 categories. Loverose is rated 4.00/5 from 12 votes; Hanuman is rated 4.21/5 from 550 votes. Choose Loverose for a floral and rose character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Hanuman for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Loverose or Hanuman?

Hanuman lasts longest (Hanuman 72/100, Loverose 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Loverose or Hanuman?

Hanuman projects furthest (Hanuman 62/100, Loverose 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Loverose and Hanuman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Orange Blossom, Osmanthus and Cyclamen.

Is Loverose or Hanuman better for summer or winter?

Loverose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Loverose and Hanuman?

Loverose features Bulgarian Rose, Castoreum, Magnolia, Orris and Orange Blossom. Hanuman has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Black Currant, heart notes of Osmanthus, Neroli, Magnolia and Cyclamen, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Musk and Amber.