Fragrance comparison

Mabda vs Rose

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 63 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mabda

AZYA

4.2642 votes

Rank #9,709 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Rose

Headspace

3.8121 votes

Rank #37,520 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mabda takes 5 of 5 categories.

Mabda
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rose
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mabda5/5

Rose0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MabdaAZYA

RoseHeadspace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 45%Had 0%Want 55%

3.81/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 10%Had 4%Want 86%

Category winnerMabdaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

57%Love

10%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMabda

SillageMabda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value56

Category winnerMabdaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

rose77%

green65%

herbal53%

soft spicy42%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperRaspberryBergamot

Heart

Black PepperYlang YlangClary SageGeraniumAmberRose

Base

FrankincenseTonka BeanBlack MuskCedarwoodVanillaBenzoinVetiver

Top

CassisMintBasil

Heart

RoseGeraniumTarragon

Base

FrankincenseVetiverBenzoin

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Rose, Frankincense and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall60

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

Men19

Unisex50

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#37,520

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMabdaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mabda by AZYA is a bold aromatic fragrance that balances tart raspberry with sharp pink pepper and deep resins. It feels substantial and grounding, making it a reliable choice for cooler days when you want a scent that persists. Its woody and musky foundation ensures a lingering presence that works well for both offic…

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Headspace Rose takes the familiar garden flower and gives it an icy, botanical shock. Instead of a powdery or sugary petal scent, it opens with crushed peppermint, peppery basil leaves, and tart cassis berries that hit the nose like a cold splash of water. In the center, a crisp red rose merges with aromatic geranium …

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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, Mabda or Rose?

Mabda takes 5 of 5 categories. Mabda is rated 4.26/5 from 42 votes; Rose is rated 3.81/5 from 21 votes. Choose Mabda for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rose for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mabda or Rose?

Mabda lasts longest (Mabda 84/100, Rose 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mabda or Rose?

Mabda projects furthest (Mabda 76/100, Rose 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mabda and Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Rose, Frankincense and Benzoin.

Is Mabda or Rose better for summer or winter?

Mabda suits evening wear; Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mabda and Rose?

Mabda has top notes of Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Frankincense, Tonka Bean, Black Musk and Cedarwood. Rose has top notes of Cassis, Mint and Basil, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Tarragon, a base of Frankincense, Vetiver and Benzoin.