Fragrance comparison

Lu vs Rose Cut

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

2 wins

Gritti

3.679 votes

Rank #58,954 RoseMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Rose Cut

Yana

2.333 votes

Rank #69,984 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lu takes 2 of 4 categories.

Lu
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Rose Cut
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall.

Lu2/4

Rose Cut1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LuGritti

Rose CutYana

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 74%

2.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

0%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate33

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageRose Cut

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value0

Category winnerLuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

musky92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

animalic61%

woody100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

violet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both rose and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Bulgarian Rose

Heart3 to 5 hours

GeraniumJasmineCedarPalisander Rosewood

Base6 to 8 hours

MuskAmbergris

Top20-30 mins

Bulgarian RoseRose Petals

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumVioletCloves

Base6-8 hrs

Guaiac WoodPalisander Rosewood

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,954

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,984

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lu by Gritti is a floral woody musk perfume built around a classic pairing of Bulgarian rose, woods, and animalic warmth. The scent begins with a prominent bloom of red rose petals, which quickly takes on an aromatic, herbal sharpness from geranium. In the mid development, jasmine softens the core while cedar and pali…

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Rose Cut by Yana starts with a vibrant burst of Bulgarian rose and fresh rose petals that feels dewy and crisp rather than heavy or old fashioned. As the initial freshness settles on the skin, a warm core of spicy cloves, earthy geranium, and soft powdery violet begins to take over. The base is anchored by deep guaiac…

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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, Lu or Rose Cut?

Lu takes 2 of 4 categories. Lu is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes; Rose Cut is rated 2.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Lu for a rose and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Rose Cut for a woody and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall.

Which projects more, Lu or Rose Cut?

Rose Cut projects furthest (Rose Cut 75/100, Lu 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lu and Rose Cut smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Geranium and Palisander Rosewood.

Is Lu or Rose Cut better for summer or winter?

Lu suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lu and Rose Cut?

Lu has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Cedar and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Musk and Ambergris. Rose Cut has top notes of Bulgarian Rose and Rose Petals, heart notes of Geranium, Violet and Cloves, a base of Guaiac Wood and Palisander Rosewood.